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About Austin
Austin Kerker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 11 years of professional experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, motivation, relationship concerns, and family matters. He also supports people dealing with trauma, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and related struggles.
Kerker uses straightforward conversation to identify practical steps a person can take. He listens to what is most pressing, and then focuses on doable changes rather than abstract ideas. Sessions often include short-term goal setting, skills practice, and checking how new strategies fit into daily life.
He draws on several clinical approaches to shape work with clients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-Centered Therapy informs the way he prioritizes a client's perspective and choices. Motivational Interviewing can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
People turn to him for help with relationship strain, family problems, intimacy questions, work stress, and substance use concerns. He also addresses issues like guilt, shame, abandonment, and impulsivity when those come up alongside the main problem.
To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The subscription billing for sessions can be canceled at any time. Sessions are provided in English and international clients are accepted.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Austin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that affect daily life.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on a person's own perspective and goals. That approach helps when someone needs space to talk through relationship strain, family conflicts, or feelings about identity and purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to prioritize. That collaborative process makes it easier to test what works and adjust plans over time.
Confirm the session formats available before you book, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or choosing an appointment time that avoids travel. It can also allow a focus on concrete skills and real-life practice between meetings so progress transfers into everyday routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma, mood issues, ADHD, and related problems.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses practical, conversational methods including Client-Centered work, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida.
Does he work with nonlocal or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.