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Online therapist

Kerie Walters

Family-focused LCSW for practical parenting support

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kerie

Kerie Walters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help parents and families facing stress, relationship strain, and the demands of caregiving. She creates a warm, practical space where parents can talk through daily pressures, parenting challenges, and concerns about attention or focus.

Her tone is direct and compassionate, geared toward busy families who need clear steps they can try between sessions. Before moving into family-focused care, she spent years providing crisis support and stabilization for people in urgent situations.

Background and approach

That work taught her to prioritize safety, immediate coping skills, and practical problem solving. She also has experience in Employee Assistance Programs, helping workers and their families manage work-life stress and transitions. Kerie coordinates care and connects people with community resources when that extra help is needed.

She brings that coordination into sessions so plans feel doable and concrete. Parents who are also caregivers will find experience and understanding around caregiver strain and parental burnout. Her practice includes work with people who have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and autism spectrum differences, focusing on strengths and concrete strategies for daily life.

She also helps with self-esteem concerns and compassion fatigue that can come from high-demand roles. Sessions move at a practical pace. The focus is on identifying what’s most urgent, trying strategies that fit family routines, and adjusting plans as life changes.

Kerie respects each family’s rhythm and partners with them to find workable solutions.

Therapeutic tools that fit family life and online care

Many of Kerie’s clinical choices are evidence-based and aimed at clear, usable change. One common approach she uses teaches practical coping skills and short-term strategies to manage stress and overwhelming moments. These techniques help parents and caregivers handle immediate needs and reduce daily strain. Another frequent method focuses on problem-solving and care coordination, which helps identify resources, create step-by-step plans, and make tasks feel more manageable for busy families. These strategies are useful for juggling work, parenting, and caregiving roles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust plans together as needs shift. This collaborative stance helps families pick techniques that are realistic for their routines and values.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit sessions into school schedules, work hours, or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, review progress, and coordinate next steps without requiring travel. For many parents, the range of online options makes consistent care more practical and easier to maintain over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?
Kerie focuses on relationship strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related difficulties. She also brings experience supporting caregivers and work-related stress.
What is the general style of therapy?
The approach emphasizes evidence-based techniques delivered in a warm, practical way. Sessions focus on actionable steps, coping skills, and coordination with supports when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in crisis settings and Employee Assistance Programs. That background informs her focus on stabilization and practical problem solving.
What are the credential and location details?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with license FL LCSW SW23684 based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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