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Kristina Kerr

Compassionate clinician using practical, evidence-based tools

LPC Tennessee

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kristina

Kristina Kerr brings 20 years of counseling experience grounded in a practical, client-centered approach. She holds a Master’s in Counseling and practices as an LPC in Tennessee.

Background and approach

Kristina combines empathy and structured therapeutic techniques to help people address concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma-related issues, grief, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and stress. Her work frequently integrates cognitive behavioral methods alongside mindfulness and dialectical skills to target specific symptoms and patterns.

Her style emphasizes acceptance and respect while tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. She draws on a range of evidence-informed tools - including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and coping skills - and adapts them to the client’s comfort and goals.

That flexible, integrated approach supports people working through mood disorders, substance-related concerns, intimacy and family issues, eating and sleep problems, and life transitions. Kristina aims to establish trust through openness and collaboration so clients can pursue practical strategies and personal growth at their own pace.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care



Kristina uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize respect, empathy, and acceptance, creating space for each person to explore issues at their own pace. When helpful, dialectical behavior therapy skills are incorporated to strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for clients facing intense emotions or pattern-driven problems.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to weigh goals, preferences, and how specific methods feel in practice, and then adapts techniques over time so care aligns with changing needs and progress.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and consistent access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain momentum between appointments, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kristina help with?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life transitions.
What is Kristina's therapeutic style?
Her practice blends client-centered compassion with structured, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to target specific symptoms and patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Kristina has practiced in the mental health field for 20 years and has worked with diverse presenting concerns across that time.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee and is listed with the credential TN LPC 2825.
Can nonlocal clients work with Kristina?
She accepts international clients and provides services to people who are not located in Tennessee.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English