- Client-centered therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Renee
Renee Kerns is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of experience. She focuses on common concerns for people in early adulthood and beyond, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and career or life transitions.
Renee works with people who are coping with trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, workplace problems, and the practical pressures that come with young adult life. She also addresses ADHD, compassion fatigue, and topics such as money worries, communication problems, and blended family concerns.
Her style draws on client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Sessions aim to clarify goals, identify small steps that make a difference, and strengthen a client's ability to handle setbacks. Discussions are straightforward and goal-oriented while staying respectful of each person's pace.
Renee places attention on communication skills, setting boundaries, and improving day-to-day coping. She often helps people sort through relationship challenges, career decisions, and feelings of being behind or overwhelmed. Practical strategies and short-term goal planning are common parts of her work.
People choose her when they want a counselor who listens and then helps them try concrete changes. Her approach is direct and people-focused, geared to clear next steps that fit real life circumstances.
How her approaches work with online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. In practice this means the therapist reflects what you say, asks clarifying questions, and helps you find your own solutions. It fits well for people who need space to sort thoughts and feelings before making changes.Motivational interviewing is about exploring what matters to you and increasing your readiness to change. It uses gentle questions to help you weigh options and commit to small steps. Solution-focused work emphasizes practical goals and short-term progress, helping you identify tools that work in day-to-day life.
Renee treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with clients to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than assuming one path fits everyone. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting as needed.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling around work, classes, and caregiving. It can shorten travel time, allow for quicker check-ins, and make regular appointments simpler to schedule while juggling other responsibilities.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, career and life transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style uses client-centered conversations with motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements. That means sessions emphasize listening, goal clarity, and practical steps you can try between visits.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life challenges and transitions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session after matching.
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