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Kerry Adamek

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Kerry Adamek, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and mood concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Goal-focused methods

About Kerry

Kerry Adamek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also addresses issues such as blended family struggles, fatherhood concerns, grief over divorce or separation, and problems tied to substance use. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients.

Kerry sees the person, not just the problem. He works from approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In practice he listens first, then helps identify practical steps a person can try between sessions. He encourages people to notice values and small changes rather than wait for big breakthroughs.

His work often centers on daily life pressures and family roles. He helps people talk through guilt, shame, impulsivity, codependency patterns, and the stress of parenting or blended household dynamics. For someone managing mood conditions like bipolar disorder, he combines supportive discussion with goal-focused techniques.

Kerry uses a collaborative style. He will ask what matters to the client and help set short-term goals. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods are used to build momentum and keep sessions focused on achievable steps.

If you decide to try sessions, expect clear, plain conversation about next steps. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How sessions work

How Kerry uses evidence-based approaches online

Kerry commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then act in ways that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and long-term mood concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with impulses. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and reflecting so the client can find their own answers. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kerry will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what methods feel most practical. Together they adjust focus and techniques as sessions progress. Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the original biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For people balancing family responsibilities, that can mean squeezing a session into a work break or handling follow-up tasks between meetings. The therapist and client can discuss what works best for scheduling and session length during the initial matching and first appointment.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family issues does Kerry address?

He helps people with family problems, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and divorce or separation challenges.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a short-term, practical approach that mixes Client-Centered listening with Solution-Focused and motivational techniques.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Kerry has 10 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and related concerns.

Where is Kerry licensed and located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.

Can I work with Kerry if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify the exact formats offered.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first appointment.

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