Kerre Nitz, LPC

Kerre Nitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting strain. She also supports those facing addiction, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and issues with self-esteem and body image. Kerre often works with challenges related to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and the ripple effects of trauma or loss.

She brings eight years of experience across inpatient care, school counseling, hospital crisis work, and outpatient therapy. Kerre earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Trauma Studies from Regent University, plus a Master of Divinity from the same school. She has worked with school-age children, adolescents, adults, and older adults on a wide range of concerns.

In sessions, Kerre emphasizes a strong working relationship based on trust and unconditional positive regard. She focuses on identifying strengths and practical skills clients can use day to day. Conversations are aimed at making small, manageable changes rather than overnight fixes.

Her toolbox draws on several evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-informed techniques, and acceptance-oriented practices. She also uses client-centered methods and elements from dialectical behavior work when needed. The methods chosen are tailored to each person’s goals and situation.

Kerre aims to help people move past obstacles and reconnect with purpose. She supports clients through transitions, grief, caregiver burdens, and life changes so they can make steady progress toward their priorities.

How Kerre’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Kerre uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still move toward what matters to them. ACT is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it focuses on values and small committed actions.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach can help people notice how they relate to others and build greater safety and trust in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kerre will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. She collaborates with each person to try approaches that fit their needs and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like worksheets, brief skill practices, and real-time problem solving during regular life routines.