- Client-centered care
- Goal-focused methods
- Works with addictions
About Austin
Austin Kerker is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of professional experience. He offers respectful, sensitive support for people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and changes in motivation or self-esteem. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's needs.
Kerker uses straightforward talk and practical steps to help people manage difficult feelings. He focuses on building confidence, handling anger, and working through intimacy-related concerns and family problems. He also addresses challenges such as ADHD symptoms, bipolar and depressive mood concerns, and substance use issues.
He combines client-centered listening with goal-oriented techniques so sessions feel both understanding and useful. Motivational interviewing helps when people are trying to change habits like substance use or impulsive behaviors. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking that feeds anxiety or low mood.
He also draws on narrative and solution-focused approaches to help people reframe painful stories and set small, realistic goals. Codependency and attachment issues are part of his additional focus areas, and he works on jealousy, abandonment, and forgiveness concerns when they come up. Kerker encourages practical steps between sessions to reinforce progress.
Sessions are conducted in English and he sees clients based in Florida as well as international clients. He describes therapy as a process that takes courage and offers steady support while people try new ways of coping and relating.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy prioritizes listening and reflecting so the therapist understands what matters most to the client; it helps with stress, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and deciding goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental way to explore readiness for change and build motivation for issues like substance use or impulsive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust plans based on what helps. This collaborative process lets the client and therapist pick strategies that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. It can also enable regular sessions when people are in different locations, including outside Florida, while the therapist and client decide which methods and rhythms of work suit them best.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
A range of concerns are supported, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, and challenges tied to ADHD or bipolar mood concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Their style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing to set goals and change unhelpful patterns.
What background does the therapist have?
The therapist has 11 years of professional experience working with people on issues such as addiction, relationship problems, and mood concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices from Florida while also working with international clients.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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