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Kerry Guernsey

Therapist · Indiana

Kerry Guernsey

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Life purpose and anxiety

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Experience
13 years
Based in
Indiana
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Eating and body image
  • Parenting support

About Kerry

Kerry Guernsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure about what comes next. Kerry commonly addresses anxiety, self-esteem struggles, parenting concerns, eating and body image issues, ADHD-related challenges, and life purpose questions.

She works in a collaborative way that focuses on practical steps. Sessions often include talking through current struggles, practicing clearer communication, and building simple routines to reduce overwhelm. Kerry also helps people untangle guilt, shame, and isolation so they can make clearer decisions about work and life.

Her background includes years supporting young adults and women coping with social anxiety, workplace stress, and eating-related concerns. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and develop coping skills rather than relying on a single method.

In sessions she helps individuals notice patterns that get in the way and try small, manageable changes. That can mean breaking down a decision about a career move, planning how to manage parenting stress, or addressing impulses that feel disruptive.

Kerry communicates in English and sees clients in Indiana. She holds an LCSW credential and draws on practical clinical experience to help people who are navigating transitions, relationship friction, or questions about meaning and direction.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
Indiana · 34007419A

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include structured strategies that help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. One common approach is cognitive-based work that looks at patterns of worry and self-criticism, then practices new ways of responding to anxious thoughts. This method can be helpful for generalized anxiety, workplace stress, and low self-esteem.

Another useful technique focuses on behavioral skills and routine-building. That means setting small experiments, adjusting daily habits, and practicing communication skills to reduce tension in relationships and parenting. These practical steps can help with impulse control, eating-related patterns, and feeling less stuck when making decisions about work or purpose.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying different strategies and adjusting them based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people report online sessions are easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can be more consistent. Licensed professionals and therapists can discuss how to shape session length and frequency to fit real-life schedules rather than promise a particular format.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kerry work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, eating and body image issues, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, ADHD, and questions about life purpose.

How would she approach feeling stuck?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Kerry focuses on clear communication, small behavior changes, and developing coping strategies to reduce overwhelm.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience working with adults, including young adults and women facing social anxiety, workplace stress, and eating-related concerns.

What credential and location apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Indiana and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.

How do I begin working with her?

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