She’s extremely great at listening and keeping me focus on the goals and boundaries I set for myself.
LICSW Kerri Tester
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Kerri Tester is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
More about me
Licensing: LICSW Years in Practice: 8 State: Massachusetts
I'm a clinical social worker licensed in both South Carolina and Massachusetts. Social Work is a second career for me, following a 20-year career as a writer and educator.
I tend to work with clients on issues such as life transitions, caregiving, serious illness, family conflict, and grief. I use my specialized training in Narrative Therapy to help clients explore and develop the "stories" they tell about themselves--a process that can help resolve complex issues related to guilt, existential crises, trauma, relationships, self-confidence, aging, and loss.
Establishing a sense of mutual trust and security are priorities for me during sessions, where clients sharing sensitive, personal stories often struggle with feelings of vulnerability and confusion. I approach each client with respect, sympathy, and objectivity.
As we work together, and as you share your story with me, I might ask questions you hadn't considered before, or point out unique threads in your narrative that you hadn't noticed on your own. I'm a curious, supportive listener and an experienced guide. In the end, though, you are the foremost expert on your own experience. Your story is yours, and yours alone.
I look forward to meeting you, to hearing you tell your story in your own words, and to helping you deepen your exploration of your own life.
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Try online counseling with Kerri Tester
Chat now- Issues
- Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Career difficulties Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD
- Languages Spoken
- English
Services offered
Professional, confidential, and judgment-free
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