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Keri Scribner

Practical, compassionate counseling for life challenges

LPC Virginia

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Keri

Keri Scribner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, family conflict, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on 11 years of clinical experience to customize conversations and treatment plans for each person's situation, meeting clients with compassion, sensitivity, and respect. Keri emphasizes a collaborative approach that honors the courage it takes to seek change and supports practical steps toward greater functioning and emotional balance.

Her work incorporates a range of evidence-informed methods, and she adapts those tools to fit individual strengths and preferences. In addition to core concerns like mood and anxiety, she has focused attention on issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, body image and eating-related concerns, blended family dynamics, dissociation, and other complex reactions to stress and trauma.

Keri aims to create a space where clients can explore patterns, develop coping strategies, and build toward more satisfying relationships and daily living.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. It typically involves practical skills and structured exercises to help clients test thoughts and develop alternative responses. ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, helps people clarify their values and practice mindful acceptance of difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. It is often used when clients want to build psychological flexibility and tolerate distress while moving forward. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and reflects to help individuals access their own problem-solving capacity and self-directed growth.

Choosing the most helpful approach is part of the collaborative process; the therapist will work with each client to identify goals, try methods that fit personal preferences, and adjust strategies over time. That teamwork helps ensure the therapeutic plan aligns with what the client wants to achieve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and day-to-day life. These options can make it easier to keep consistent appointments, practice skills between meetings, and access support from home or work while working toward improved well-being.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, family conflict, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, eating-related concerns, and blended family dynamics.
What therapeutic style and approaches are used in sessions?
The practice uses a blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor care to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 11 years of professional work experience in mental health settings and brings that background to session planning and interventions.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they licensed?
Keri holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Virginia with license number VA LPC 0701006714.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are offered to clients within the therapist's licensed jurisdiction.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English