Dr. Robb Kerr, PhD, LPC

Dr. Robb Kerr, PhD is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Michigan. He brings 34 years of clinical and academic experience to sessions and aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.

He combines client-centered methods with psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches. That means conversations begin with the client's priorities, while also looking at patterns from the past that affect today's life and addressing the impacts of traumatic events.

Dr. Kerr has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship tensions. He also supports those dealing with intimacy-related issues, caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and concerns tied to LGBT identities. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among his additional focus areas.

His background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling, a PsyS in Clinical Psychology and Education, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology. He also completed four years of specialized training in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy through regional institutes.

In sessions he emphasizes listening and collaboration. He helps people sort through difficult feelings and figure out practical next steps. Starting therapy is framed as a step that takes courage, and he works with clients at their own pace.

How his approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy here means the therapist focuses on the person's concerns and priorities, listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most. It helps when someone needs practical support, clearer decisions, or space to be heard.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and relationships that influence current feelings and choices. This approach can help people understand why certain reactions keep happening and reduce their impact over time.

Trauma-Focused Therapy targets symptoms and reactions linked to traumatic events. It aims to reduce the hold of past trauma on daily life and to build coping strategies for stress and reminders.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That planning is ongoing and can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to maintain regular appointments during work weeks or caregiving duties. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking to know what will suit your routine.