Dr. Robb Kerr, PhD, LPC

Dr. Robb Kerr, PhD is a Michigan-licensed counselor with 34 years of combined clinical and academic experience. He earned an MA (Counseling) from EMU, a PsyS (Clinical Psychology & Education) from The Michigan School of Psychology, and a PhD (Counseling Psychology) from The Union Institute. In addition, he completed four years of specialized advanced training and holds a certificate in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults from the Samaritan Institute and the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. The credential LPC indicates Licensed Professional Counselor, the PhD is a doctoral degree in counseling psychology, the PsyS is a specialist degree in clinical psychology and education, and the MA is a master’s degree in counseling.

Dr. Kerr has experience helping people manage stress and anxiety and addressing LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship difficulties, and family conflicts. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. Acknowledging that beginning therapy takes courage, he recognizes the importance of that first step and supports clients as they get started on their path toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Robb Kerr integrates client-centered, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist offers support and reflection while the client guides the pace and focus of sessions - this approach is helpful for building self-understanding and addressing life transitions. Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships that often have deep roots; it can be useful for addressing recurring relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and long-standing emotional patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on recognizing and processing the effects of traumatic events so that symptoms related to trauma and abuse can be reduced and coping strengthened.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Kerr works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. The goal is to find a practical, compassionate path forward together.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across distance, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable at any given time. Licensed professionals can provide effective, ongoing support using these options to accommodate scheduling and personal needs.