Kristina Kerr, LPC

Kristina Kerr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 20 years of experience. She offers a patient, person-centered way of working that aims to reduce stress and anxiety. Kristina listens without judgment and helps people name what feels overwhelming right now.

Her approach blends practical therapy methods with a steady, respectful presence. She uses client-centered ideas to create acceptance and trust, then brings in skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address symptoms and patterns. She prioritizes what each person feels ready to try.

Kristina has extensive experience supporting people coping with depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and substance use concerns. She also helps with relationship strain, grief, parenting struggles, body-image and self-esteem issues, and other life changes that affect day-to-day functioning.

In sessions she focuses on clear, skills-based tools alongside exploration of values and meaning. That can mean learning ways to manage strong emotions, changing unhelpful thought patterns, or practicing mindfulness to remain present during distressing moments. The pace and techniques are shaped by each person’s needs.

Her background includes work across clinical settings over two decades, bringing practical experience with diagnosis-related symptoms as well as everyday concerns like sleep, anger, and career stress. Kristina aims to work collaboratively so clients leave with concrete strategies and a clearer sense of direction.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Kristina combines client-centered therapy with skills-based approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. Client-centered therapy focuses on acceptance and listening, giving people space to talk through what matters most to them and decide the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete strategies to change thinking patterns and behaviors that fuel anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills for intense feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust techniques over time. Clients and therapist work together to find what helps, whether that means practicing skills between sessions or exploring deeper life questions.

Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with licensed professionals across regions, which can help match someone with the therapeutic style they prefer.