Kerry Guernsey, LCSW

Licensed in Indiana · 13 years in practice

Kerry Guernsey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34007419A · expires April 2028
NPI: 1376801662 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Kerry

Kerry Guernsey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD. She writes with a calm, direct style and focuses on small, practical changes. Kerry works with people who feel stuck and want clear steps to feel better at home and work.

Her sessions are collaborative and compassionate. Kerry listens for patterns that make life harder, then helps clients try different coping strategies.

Background and approach

She emphasizes self-compassion and improved communication so people can repair relationships and set healthier boundaries. Kerry draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She helps clients make sense of past hurts, reduce shame, and break cycles of impulsivity or codependency.

Homework between sessions is practical and short so changes can fit into busy lives. She has 13 years of clinical experience and practices in Indiana as an LCSW, which means she holds a Master of Social Work and a state license as a clinical social worker.

Kerry has worked with people facing eating and food-related issues, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and difficulties finding life purpose. Sessions focus on clear goals rather than labels. Kerry supports people who want to rebuild self-worth, improve communication, and handle anxiety with better tools.

She aims to make therapy manageable and directly useful for day-to-day life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kerry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
ADHD
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help people manage anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. One approach focuses on building self-compassion and reducing shame by helping clients notice self-critical thoughts and practice kinder responses. This can help with body image, guilt, and low self-esteem by replacing harsh inner messages with more balanced ones.

Another common focus is communication skills training, which teaches practical ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair misunderstandings. These skills support people who face family problems, blended family issues, or commitment and codependency concerns by giving clear, repeatable steps to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kerry will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The aim is to find useful strategies that feel manageable in daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people work face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or no camera is preferred. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick coping ideas, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kerry commonly address?

She supports people working through stress, anxiety, eating and body image issues, parenting strain, self-esteem difficulties, and ADHD. She also helps with related problems such as communication issues, isolation, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate and collaborative. Sessions emphasize self-compassion, practical skills, and clearer communication rather than long lectures or vague talk therapy.

What level of experience does she bring?

Kerry has 13 years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, eating concerns, workplace stress, and similar challenges. She uses that background to offer hands-on strategies.

Where is Kerry licensed and practicing?

She practices in Indiana and holds an LCSW credential, which indicates a Master of Social Work and clinical social work licensure in that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with Kerry?

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