- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Kristina
Kristina Kerr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, addiction issues, depression, and parenting challenges. She works with adults who want practical strategies and steady support. Her approach aims to make therapy feel approachable and useful, not confusing or overwhelming.
She blends client-centered care with practical therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. That means sessions focus on listening first, then trying hands-on tools to change thoughts, manage emotions, and reduce harmful behaviors.
Background and approach
She also uses mindfulness and existential ideas to help people find meaning and calm amid life changes. Kristina has worked in a range of clinical settings over two decades. She helps people cope with trauma and grief, address substance use and eating issues, and navigate relationship or intimacy concerns.
Parents who feel worn out or stuck often find sessions aimed at realistic, day-to-day changes that fit family life. Her Tennessee practice supports English-speaking clients and she accepts international clients as well. Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
Kristina describes her style as nonjudgmental and respectful. She meets people where they are and works alongside them to try different strategies. The focus is on small, achievable steps and on building trust so progress feels steady and clear.
What Kristina works with
Everything Kristina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kristina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kristina lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person first. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the client identify goals and preferences, which is helpful for people unsure where to start or who need steady emotional support.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves short exercises and experiments you can try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It can be useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and improving relationships by learning specific coping skills.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and may combine techniques as needs change over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let you have deeper conversations while seeing each other's expressions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a camera isn't wanted. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, coping reminders, or when scheduling a full session is difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work lives.
Questions people ask about Kristina
What concerns does Kristina commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then offers practical tools from approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and existential techniques.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years working in mental health across different settings and with a wide range of presenting concerns, including trauma and substance use issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kristina holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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