- Strengths oriented
- Relationship focused
- Evidence informed
About Kerre
Kerre Nitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and challenges with self-esteem and relationships. She works with a wide range of concerns such as trauma, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Kerre is based in Michigan and brings eight years of experience in clinical and school settings.
Her approach is direct and relationship-focused. She emphasizes building trust and offering unconditional positive regard so clients feel heard. Kerre uses practical tools from evidence-informed methods to help people name problems and practice new ways of coping. Sessions aim to highlight strengths and skills clients already have.
Kerre draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and acceptance and commitment ideas to help people change unhelpful thoughts and take value-driven action. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Dialectical behavior strategies can be included when people need skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Her background includes inpatient, school, hospital crisis, and outpatient settings. Kerre earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Certificate in Trauma Studies, and she also holds a Master of Divinity. She mentions experience with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in prior roles.
People who choose Kerre can expect a collaborative, strengths-based process that focuses on practical change. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Her approach is direct and relationship-focused. She emphasizes building trust and offering unconditional positive regard so clients feel heard. Kerre uses practical tools from evidence-informed methods to help people name problems and practice new ways of coping. Sessions aim to highlight strengths and skills clients already have.
Kerre draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and acceptance and commitment ideas to help people change unhelpful thoughts and take value-driven action. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Dialectical behavior strategies can be included when people need skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Her background includes inpatient, school, hospital crisis, and outpatient settings. Kerre earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Certificate in Trauma Studies, and she also holds a Master of Divinity. She mentions experience with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in prior roles.
People who choose Kerre can expect a collaborative, strengths-based process that focuses on practical change. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making behavior changes that matter to the person.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead. This approach supports people who need a steady, empathic space to sort through feelings and make decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to use based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining ACT ideas with client-centered listening and CBT or DBT skills when helpful.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a workday. It also lets people connect from different locations, which can help those who live far from Michigan or who travel. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and which will best match your schedule and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kerre address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths focused, emphasizing trust and unconditional positive regard while using practical tools to change thoughts and behaviors.
What is Kerre's professional background?
She has eight years of experience in inpatient, school, hospital crisis, and outpatient individual therapy roles and has worked with people across the lifespan in those settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kerre holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices from Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, international clients are accepted according to the supplied information.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.