Marsha Kerr, LCSW

Marsha Kerr, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. She often sees people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and mood concerns. Her work also includes support for LGBT issues and aging and geriatric issues. Marsha draws on more than 25 years in the mental health field. She begins by listening and learning what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on the client’s goals, and she clarifies those goals together when they are unclear. The therapy process is collaborative and practical. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from New York University. Marsha has spent much of her career working with underserved and disenfranchised groups while also helping mainstream adults find greater fulfillment and day-to-day contentment. That experience informs a flexible, humane approach. In sessions she uses a mix of approaches that match what the person needs. She emphasizes gratitude and mindfulness as everyday practices. She also uses tools from cognitive behavioral and client-centered methods to address thinking patterns and emotional responses. People who work with Marsha typically explore values, coping strategies, and small changes that add up over time. She helps clients find more meaning in daily life and reduce the burden of persistent worries. To begin, she listens first and then builds a plan together.

How Marsha’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy emphasizes hearing each person’s story and shaping treatment around their needs. It focuses on warmth, acceptance, and building understanding to help people make changes that matter to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for worry, depression, and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and simple daily practices. It can help reduce reactivity to stress and increase the sense of calm and gratitude in ordinary life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marsha will help clients choose or combine methods based on their goals, needs, and what feels manageable. This is a collaborative process where the plan is adjusted over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Ask about the ways sessions are scheduled and how they fit into your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so you can focus on practical progress.