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- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and grief
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Braden
Braden Cary, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma, has 11 years of clinical experience. He works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship concerns, addiction, bipolar disorder, and related problems using approaches he describes in his own terms.
Cary built his background in schools, universities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. He has seen clients across many life stages and settings. He frames problems in everyday terms and focuses on practical ways to reduce distress.
His style is conversational and straightforward. He emphasizes the working relationship and uses a mix of acceptance and commitment strategies, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques. He says the relationship with a counselor is central to making change.
Sessions include attention to emotional pain and daily functioning. He helps people talk through grief, manage mood symptoms, address addictive behaviors, and handle intimacy and communication struggles. He also supports concerns such as sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career stress, and self-esteem issues.
Cary lists additional focus areas that include aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, body image, cancer-related challenges, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns. He combines practical tools, respect, and occasional humor when appropriate.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Online approaches and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based actions even when emotions are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; it can be useful for high emotional reactivity and relationship problems. Mindfulness-based work teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and help with sleep and rumination.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose strategies that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps and what does not.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations when international arrangements are in place. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the initial questionnaire.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, supportive approach that emphasizes the counseling relationship. Clinically he cites acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy elements, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in schools, universities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any licensing and practical details during intake.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.