- Client-centered approach
- Focus on motivation
- Works on addictions
About Austin
Austin Kerker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida. He focuses on men's wellbeing and helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, and motivation. He approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to support people taking the first steps toward change.
He uses a collaborative style that adapts to each person’s situation. Austin tailors conversations and plans to fit individual needs rather than using one fixed method. That means practical, goal-oriented work when someone wants to solve a pressing problem, and more open exploration when someone needs to understand patterns or meaning in their life.
Clients often bring concerns like relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, or coping with major life changes. He also works with mood issues such as depression and bipolar, attention challenges like ADHD, and trauma or substance use struggles. He combines tools to address both immediate coping skills and longer-standing patterns.
Austin draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. Narrative and Solution-Focused ideas appear when reshaping stories and setting small practical goals.
He has eleven years of professional experience and practices in Florida. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are accepted through the platform. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How these approaches shape online work
Austin uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person. This approach emphasizes listening, validation, and helping clients set their own priorities in therapy. It works well for people who need space to be heard and to explore what matters to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence. CBT gives practical tools for anxiety, depression, and impulsive behaviors so clients can try small experiments between sessions and notice change.
Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change. It focuses on building motivation, resolving mixed feelings, and setting realistic next steps rather than pushing a fixed plan.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Austin collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, pace, and preferences. He adjusts plans over time as needs shift and progress becomes clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversation-based and structured sessions to help clients practice skills and track progress.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Austin commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, motivation, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and trauma or abuse.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and adaptable. He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques to meet individual goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eleven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from mood disorders to substance use and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Austin holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.