Austin Kerker, LCSW
Licensed in Florida · 11 years in practice
Austin Kerker uses a client-centered approach to guide people through change.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW13441 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1184073967 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
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About Austin
Austin Kerker uses a client-centered approach to guide people through change. He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in Florida with 11 years of experience. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps to help people move forward.
Austin focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also helps with self-esteem, motivation, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented so people leave with clear next steps.
Background and approach
In the room he listens first and then helps shape a plan that fits the person. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thinking and on motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change. Narrative and solution-focused tools are used when helpful to reframe problems and build practical skills.
Austin works with issues such as anger, career concerns, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and substance use problems. His approach treats each concern as part of a whole life story rather than an isolated symptom.
People who meet with him can expect a collaborative process that balances listening with action. Austin tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs, steadily focusing on meaningful, attainable goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Austin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Austin names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches to change and how they work online
Austin commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities, helping people feel heard and guiding sessions toward what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood.He also uses motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change. That approach helps people weigh options, resolve mixed feelings, and find their own reasons to try something different. Together these approaches help with stress, addictions, relationship concerns, and motivation challenges in a practical way.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which tools make sense given their goals and situation. That choice is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or written reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit help into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Austin help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also addresses self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, life changes, and career or motivation issues.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and solution-focused steps to create useful tools for daily life.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Austin has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That background informs a straightforward, goal-oriented approach.
Where is Austin licensed and located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida. His professional location is listed as Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients. Conversations are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people pick what fits their schedule and communication style.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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