- Client-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Robb
Dr. Robb Kerr, PhD is a Michigan-licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 34 years of clinical and academic experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and grief. He also works with intimacy-related problems, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Robb uses client-centered and psychodynamic ideas in his work. He listens for what matters most to each person and helps them name patterns that affect mood and relationships. Sessions are a place to talk about difficult feelings and events without judgment.
His background includes a PhD in Counseling Psychology, a PsyS in Clinical Psychology and Education, and an MA in Counseling. He also completed advanced study in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. That mix of clinical and academic work informs how he notices repeating themes and life stories in conversation.
In sessions he pays attention to attachment, abandonment, and commitment concerns. He can help people facing caregiving stress, body image worries, or the emotional impact of illness or loss. He also brings experience with dissociation and control or dependency issues.
People often come because they feel stuck after a life change, are struggling with relationships, or are handling anxiety or trauma. He aims to help people make sense of their feelings, improve communication patterns, and find practical ways to cope. If you are considering therapy, he asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist reflects back concerns, helps clarify feelings, and supports clients in making their own decisions. It can help with stress, relationship worries, and feeling uncertain about big life steps.Psychodynamic Therapy looks for recurring patterns that show up in relationships and emotional responses. Sessions explore past experiences and attachment themes to understand how they affect current behavior. This approach can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or long-standing relationship patterns.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and preferences and adjust the approach as needed. This work is paced to the person's needs and is meant to be interactive rather than prescriptive.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as school, work, or caregiving commitments. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling more flexible. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online session options before booking to ensure they suit your routine.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, LGBT issues, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered listening with psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches to explore feelings, patterns, and past experiences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 34 years of clinical and academic experience in counseling and clinical psychology.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and is an LPC licensed in Michigan.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients as noted; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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