LCMHC

Renee Kerns, LCMHC

Therapist in North Carolina

Renee is a LCMHC therapist in North Carolina.

14+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Grief
Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

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About Renee

Renee Kerns is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of experience supporting people through periods of change and emotional strain. She focuses on depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem concerns, offering steady, empathetic guidance that helps clients build resilience and find clearer direction.

Her work encompasses a broad range of life challenges, including workplace dynamics, transitions faced by young adults, family relationships, and caregiver stress. Renee places particular emphasis on supporting women through transformative life moments, encouraging self-love, improved communication, and recovery from difficult experiences. She also addresses issues such as anger, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting struggles, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

Renee’s approach centers on understanding each person’s unique story and priorities. She cultivates a supportive therapeutic space where individuals can explore options, strengthen coping skills, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Whether someone is managing stress, processing loss, or pursuing personal growth, Renee combines professional expertise with compassionate support to help clients move toward practical, meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Renee uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of change and the therapist follows their concerns. This approach supports people who need empathetic listening and validation while they explore feelings around anxiety, grief, or self-esteem. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen motivation for action, which can be especially useful for issues like career shifts, caregiver stress, or health-related behavior changes. Solution-Focused Therapy is another key component - it emphasizes practical strategies and small, achievable steps to move toward specific goals, making it helpful for managing stress, communication problems, and immediate relationship or parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Renee works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions to the individual, combining techniques as appropriate and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Renee offers flexibility in how people connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from wherever clients are located within her service area.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Renee Kerns have?

Renee Kerns has 14 years of experience as a practicing therapist.

Is Renee Kerns a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her license is listed as NC LCMHC 7713.

In which languages does Renee Kerns provide therapy?

Renee provides therapy in English.

Where is Renee Kerns located?

Renee is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Renee Kerns as my therapist?

You can work with Renee through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Renee Kerns work with international clients?

Renee Kerns does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Renee Kerns cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.