Kristina Kerr , LPC

Kristina Kerr is a licensed counselor based in Tennessee with two decades of clinical experience working across diverse settings and populations. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Butler University and a Master of Counseling from Trevecca University, and she holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in Tennessee and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky (LPC).

Kristina is a Masters Addictions Counselor and a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional, and she is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She has provided individual counseling for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, and substance use disorders, as well as life challenges such as low self-esteem, anger, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

Her therapeutic stance is grounded in the person-centered concept of unconditional positive regard, creating an accepting and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore symptoms and life patterns. Kristina draws on an integrated, evidence-informed toolkit that includes cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, stages of change, solution-focused methods, trauma-focused work, and practical coping strategies. She tailors these approaches to each person’s needs and preferences to support growth and the outcomes clients seek.

Kristina approaches therapy collaboratively and aims to build trust, openness, and respect as clients work toward their goals and navigate change.

Approaches for Online Care and Skills-Based Support

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and offers unconditional positive regard to foster self-exploration and personal growth. This approach is often helpful for people working through relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, or transitions in life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday difficulties by building skills that reduce symptoms and improve coping.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and skill-building to help clients regulate intense emotions, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and manage impulsivity. DBT is especially useful for individuals who struggle with emotional instability or patterns of self-destructive behavior, and Kristina brings certification and applied skill training in this model.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristina works collaboratively with clients to select and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She partners with each person to try options, track what works, and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes or travel, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still engaging in structured, evidence-informed work.