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Kerry Guernsey, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Eating
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Kerry

Kerry Guernsey is an Indiana-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who guides people through stress, anxiety, eating and food-related concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD. With 13 years of practice, she blends compassionate support with practical skills to help clients navigate emotional hurdles and day-to-day pressures.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes building self-compassion, strengthening communication, and identifying patterns that interfere with wellbeing. Kerry draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients reduce impulsivity, manage co-occurring concerns, and address issues such as body image, codependency, and feelings of emptiness.

Sessions aim to empower clients to recognize strengths, set realistic goals, and create sustainable coping strategies. Clients can expect a collaborative, respectful approach that balances emotional exploration with actionable tools.

Kerry’s practice also attends to family-related dynamics including blended family issues and common relationship patterns, as well as caregiver stress, guilt, and shame. Serving adults in Indiana, she offers flexible session formats to fit different lifestyles and needs.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Many clients find benefit from evidence-based techniques that combine thoughtful reflection with practical skill building. One useful approach focuses on building self-compassion and emotional regulation through structured exercises and skill practice; this can help with anxiety, impulsivity, and managing difficult emotions. Another common method emphasizes improving communication and interpersonal functioning by identifying patterns, practicing new interaction strategies, and setting clear boundaries to address relationship challenges and blended family dynamics.

Determining which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then adapt techniques over time to find the most helpful combination of skills and insights. This partnership aims to create a plan that feels practical and meaningful for the client.

Online sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Indiana without extensive travel, and they allow sessions to be integrated into daily life while still focusing on progress and skill development.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kerry commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD, along with related topics like body image, codependency, and family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Their style is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on self-compassion, improved communication, and practical coping strategies to foster personal growth.
What level of experience does she bring to therapy?
Kerry has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults around issues such as social anxiety, workplace stress, and eating concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Indiana with license number IN LCSW 34007419A.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English