Braden Cary, LPC
Compassionate licensed counselor for life transitions
- Anxiety and depression care
- Trauma and grief support
- Online session options
About Braden Cary
Braden Cary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families across a range of community settings. He has practiced in schools, universities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics, working with people of all ages and at different stages of life. His practice emphasizes practical, compassionate care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship struggles, addictions, and other life transitions.
He frames counseling as a collaborative process grounded in a warm, non-judgmental relationship. Braden believes the connection between client and counselor is central to change, and he uses sensitivity, respect, and a touch of humor to create a supportive space. Clinically, he incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices to help clients explore values, increase psychological flexibility, and build daily coping skills.
Braden approaches issues holistically, encouraging honest self-reflection and gradual steps toward the life a person wants to lead. He has experience addressing a broad set of concerns including stress, relationships, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, sleep and eating issues, trauma, self-esteem, career difficulties, ADHD, and caregiver fatigue, among others. He communicates in English and practices in Oklahoma.
He frames counseling as a collaborative process grounded in a warm, non-judgmental relationship. Braden believes the connection between client and counselor is central to change, and he uses sensitivity, respect, and a touch of humor to create a supportive space. Clinically, he incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices to help clients explore values, increase psychological flexibility, and build daily coping skills.
Braden approaches issues holistically, encouraging honest self-reflection and gradual steps toward the life a person wants to lead. He has experience addressing a broad set of concerns including stress, relationships, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, sleep and eating issues, trauma, self-esteem, career difficulties, ADHD, and caregiver fatigue, among others. He communicates in English and practices in Oklahoma.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Braden Cary have?
Braden Cary has 11 years of experience.
Is Braden Cary a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: OK LPC LPC05987.
In which languages does Braden Cary provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Braden Cary located?
Braden Cary is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Braden Cary as my therapist?
You can work with Braden Cary through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Braden Cary work with international clients?
Yes, Braden Cary works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Braden Cary cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Braden Cary draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT supports increased psychological flexibility and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, which teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be helpful for intense mood swings, relationship difficulties, and managing strong emotions.
Mindfulness Therapy is woven throughout his work, introducing simple practices that increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stress. These approaches are familiar tools used by licensed professionals and therapists to support lasting change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Braden works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy provides flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or geographic limits, and maintain continuity when life circumstances change.