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Kerry Guernsey

LCSW

Compassionate practical support for everyday struggles

  • Evidence-informed methods
  • Focus on self-compassion
  • Practical skill building

About Kerry

Kerry Guernsey, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and attention challenges. She writes in a direct, supportive way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Kerry works with clients to build self-compassion and clearer communication so daily life feels more manageable.

Her style is collaborative and warm. Sessions are a place to talk through recent problems and learn new coping skills. Kerry draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make gradual changes that fit their lives.

She has 13 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana. That background includes supporting people with workplace stress, social anxiety, and eating concerns. Kerry often helps clients identify meaningful goals and small habits that move them toward those goals.

In the room she focuses on practical tools and steady progress. Clients can expect to work on skills for communication, emotion regulation, and self-care. Kerry aims to help each person build on their strengths and find more ease in everyday situations.

Her approach also addresses complicated family dynamics, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. People who want to understand patterns around food, body image, or codependency will find a clear, supportive approach that balances empathy with actionable strategies.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Many of the evidence-based therapeutic techniques Kerry uses focus on concrete skills you can practice between sessions. For example, interventions that teach emotion regulation involve identifying triggers, naming feelings, and trying short exercises to change unhelpful responses. These methods can help reduce anxiety, impulsivity, and intense mood swings.

Another common approach emphasizes building self-compassion and healthier self-talk. This involves noticing critical thoughts, gently challenging them, and trying brief exercises to increase self-kindness. That work can support improved self-esteem and healthier relationships with food and body image.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kerry works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and daily routine. Together they try approaches, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real life and then discuss how those attempts went in the next session.

License and NPI

LCSW Indiana · No. 34007419A
NPI1376801662

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kerry commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate and collaborative, with a focus on practical skills. Sessions emphasize self-compassion, clearer communication, and small habit changes.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 13 years of experience as a licensed clinician. That experience includes supporting people with eating concerns, social anxiety, and workplace stress.

What credential does Kerry hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Indiana.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I see her from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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