Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Kerry Guernsey, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Eating Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34007419A
- NPI
- 1376801662
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Kerry supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Eating and body image
- Parenting support
About Kerry
Kerry Guernsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 13 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD. Kerry focuses on practical steps people can use day to day to feel steadier and clearer.
She helps with body image, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and problems that come up when conditions overlap. Kerry also addresses communication problems, codependency, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Her work often centers on concrete goals rather than abstract theory.
In sessions she talks through current struggles and the patterns that keep them repeating. Kerry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build new skills and coping strategies. She tends to keep conversations focused on actions people can try between sessions.
Kerry has worked with people navigating workplace stress, social anxiety, and eating disorders, and she often supports young adults and women through life transitions. She stays practical - helping clients recognize what they can change now and what might need more time.
People meet with Kerry to get clearer about communication, set boundaries, and reduce the day-to-day overwhelm. Her experience as an LCSW in Indiana informs a style that is direct and organized, aimed at making therapy useful for everyday life.
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Approach and how online sessions work
Two common evidence-based techniques Kerry uses are cognitive-based work and skills training. Cognitive-based work helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative ways of thinking; it is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and rumination. Skills training focuses on concrete strategies like emotion regulation, communication practice, and planning small behavior changes to manage stress and impulsivity.Another useful approach is structured problem-solving. This involves breaking large problems into smaller steps, setting realistic goals, and checking progress. It can help with workplace stress, parenting demands, and overlapping issues like caregiver burden and eating-related challenges. Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Kerry will talk with each person about their needs and goals and decide together which techniques to prioritize.
The biography does not list which session formats Kerry offers, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy fit into busy lives by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or making it easier to attend when leaving home is difficult. It also gives therapists and clients more flexibility to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kerry works with stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, and ADHD, plus related areas such as body image, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on evidence-based techniques and skills people can apply between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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