- Client-centered approach
- Trauma-focused care
- Michigan LPC
About Robb
Dr. Robb Kerr, PhD is a licensed professional counselor based in Michigan with 34 years of clinical and academic experience. He uses a thoughtful, person-focused approach to help people handle stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and grief. He also addresses issues like codependency, intimacy struggles, and challenges tied to caregiving or illness. Dr. Kerr aims to make the therapy space comfortable and nonjudgmental so people can speak openly about painful or confusing feelings.
He trained broadly in counseling and clinical psychology, earning a Master of Arts in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University, a PsyS in Clinical Psychology and Education from The Michigan School of Psychology, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from The Union Institute. He also completed additional psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy training at the Samaritan Institute and the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.
In sessions he favors a client-centered stance that pays close attention to each person's experience. He integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat across relationships. When trauma is present he applies trauma-focused methods to address distress and its effects on daily life.
Dr. Kerr has supported people facing identity and relationship concerns, caregivers under strain, and those coping with major life changes. He encourages small, practical steps alongside deeper reflection. He welcomes international clients and holds counseling licensure in Michigan as an LPC.
If someone is unsure what to expect, he invites them to take the first step and complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin scheduling.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to each person and following their lead. In practice this means sessions center on what matters most to the client, helping them name problems and try practical steps to feel better. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeating patterns in relationships and in how someone understands themselves. It helps bring long-standing patterns into view so people can choose different responses. Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the effects of traumatic events and supports practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their history, goals, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether a client-centered method, psychodynamic work, trauma-focused tools, or a mix will fit best for the current concerns.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and keep appointments consistent during life changes. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Discussing preferences for shorter check-ins, fewer video demands, or timing that fits work or caregiving schedules can help shape a plan that works for everyday life.
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Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and body image concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and responding to each person as an individual. He blends psychodynamic perspectives and trauma-focused approaches when they fit the client's needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 34 years of combined clinical and academic experience in counseling and psychology.
What credentials and location are on file?
He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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