About Austin
Austin Kerker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on practical, person-centered care. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD-related challenges. He also supports those coping with addictions, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and major life changes.
His approach is simple and direct. Sessions begin with clear goals and a plan that fits each person's needs. He uses conversational, client-centered methods so people feel heard and understood.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when clients want concrete strategies to change thinking and behavior. Austin often uses motivational interviewing to help people find and sustain motivation for change. Narrative therapy and solution-focused techniques are introduced when they match a person's goals, especially around sense of purpose and problem solving.
These methods are chosen to match what a client wants to work on rather than as a fixed package. He brings 11 years of professional experience to sessions and aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. People can expect a collaborative process that focuses on small, achievable steps.
Austin frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the work. Sessions can address practical issues like impulsivity, substance use, career decisions, and relationship conflicts. The emphasis is on usable strategies, clearer thinking, and building skills that fit everyday life.
Approaches and how they fit online care
Client-Centered Therapy puts your experience first and focuses on understanding your goals and concerns. In practical terms this means conversations that follow your pace and priorities, which can help with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or questions about ADHD. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and addictive behaviors and translates well to structured online sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with you to decide which methods match your needs and preferences and will adjust the plan as you progress. That way each session stays relevant to your goals and everyday life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions when face-to-face conversation matters. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing out thoughts helps clarify them. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
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