Austin Kerker, LCSW

Austin Kerker is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and anger. Austin also supports people facing depression, ADHD, career strain, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.

Austin uses straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning. He draws on client-centered work to listen first, then uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help build momentum when someone feels stuck.

Sessions typically focus on clear goals. Clients work on strategies for managing strong reactions, reducing impulsivity, and repairing strained relationships. Austin helps people name triggers, practice different responses, and test changes between sessions. He also addresses addiction-related patterns and guidance for reducing substance-related harms.

He combines short-term problem solving with longer-term narrative work to reframe old stories that keep repeating. That often means breaking issues into small steps and tracking progress over weeks. Austin encourages direct skill practice and follow-through rather than abstract discussion.

Austin works in English and accepts clients from outside the United States. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, most people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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