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Rebecca Kerr

Rebecca Kerr

(she/her)

LCSW
11 years of experience
Virtual

Rebecca is a LCSW-S (Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor) with over a decade of experience working in mental health and substance use. Rebecca specializes in perinatal mental health, with a focus on supporting individuals and families during the crucial period before and after childbirth. Rebecca offers tailored support that acknowledges the unique emotional and psychological experiences associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Rebecca provides a nurturing space to explore feelings, fears and concerns, while offering evidenced-based interventions to address issues such as anxiety, depression and adjustment difficulties.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session with Rebecca, a client can expect a warm and inviting environment while building a foundation of trust and rapport. We will explore the client's history, reasons for seeking therapy and their goals for our work together.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked in mental health and substance use for over a decade, Rebecca is confident in her approach and is willing to meet the client where they are.

About Rebecca Kerr

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Virtual

My treatment methods

Compassion Focused

Rebecca approaches the therapeutic relationship with a sense of empathy and understanding, while providing a warm and non-judgmental environment where the client can feel safe to explore their emotions and vulnerabilities. Rebecca's compassion focused approach is grounded in guiding clients towards self-acceptance, self-compassion and healing.

Strength-Based

Rebecca's strengths-based treatment approach is dedicated to recognizing the innate resources and capabilities within each client. Rebecca believes in the power of highlighting and building upon individual strengths and resilience.

Trauma Informed Care

Rebecca prioritizes creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected and empowered. Rebecca remains grounded in the principles of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

When utilizing CBT with a client, Rebecca employs a structured and goal-oriented approach to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to their difficulties. Using evidence-based techniques, Rebecca supports clients in acquiring new perspectives and developing healthier ways of thinking and behaving, leading to last positive change and improved emotional well-being.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

When using mindfulness-based therapy, Rebecca approaches work with clients with a focus on cultivating present-moment awareness, acceptance and non-judgmental observation. Rebecca will help the client explore their inner experiences with curiosity and openness, while fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns of thought and behavior.