- Client-centered focus
- CBT tools
- Goal oriented
About Kerri
She uses a client-centered style that begins by listening closely and building trust. Kerri helps people notice unhelpful patterns, then chooses tools together to change those patterns. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot automatic thoughts and reframe them into more useful perspectives. Solution-focused strategies help set small, concrete goals and track progress one step at a time.
Kerri earned a master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and has worked in the field since 2007, giving her about 12 years of hands-on counseling experience. Her background includes inpatient teen treatment, group homes for adults, community support for young adults involved with the justice system, and school-based behavioral health.
In sessions she pays attention to both thoughts and emotions, and she teaches mindfulness skills to help people step back from intense reactions. She also supports people facing ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, career questions, and LGBT issues. Kerri emphasizes realistic steps and gradual momentum toward goals.
Her approach centers on respect and compassion. She works with clients to clarify values, set achievable goals, and practice small changes that add up over time.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.