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Austin Kerker, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and Addiction support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-centered care
About Austin
Austin Kerker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 11 years of experience helping people address stress, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, motivation, intimacy concerns, and life changes. He focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions and clear ways to track progress over time.
Austin uses conversational, goal-oriented conversation to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He works with people facing depression, bipolar challenges, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and relationship or family strain. He also supports those dealing with isolation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and issues around abandonment or attachment.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change thought patterns, along with client-centered practices that keep the client's experience central. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is trying to build or renew motivation, and solution-focused and narrative methods are used to set concrete, short-term goals and reframe difficult experiences.
Sessions emphasize clear steps, small experiments, and practical coping tools. Austin discusses options, sets measurable goals, and reviews what worked and what did not. He invites clients to try different strategies so they can find what fits their life.
People who choose him can expect direct, structured sessions that blend skills practice with open conversation. His work aims to increase day-to-day functioning, reduce distressing symptoms, and help people make decisions about relationships, career, and recovery at their own pace.
How his approaches translate to online work
Austin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior; CBT is practical and focuses on exercises and homework that can be done between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of conversation and supports open discussion about what matters most. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify and strengthen their reasons for change when motivation is mixed.Finding the right mix of methods is part of early sessions. He will work with the client to choose approaches based on their goals, preferences, and what has helped before. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for different ways of checking in such as a focused brief meeting when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, motivational techniques, and solution-focused tasks to remote sessions so clients can practice skills in their everyday routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family problems, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and isolation.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries concrete experiments to change them. Sessions often include homework and practice to test what works.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of professional experience working with people on stress, motivation, addictions, and intimacy concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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