Kerre Nitz, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and grief work
- Adults and older adults
About Kerre Nitz
Kerre Nitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Saginaw, Michigan. As an LPC, she holds a state credential to provide professional counseling services and draws on graduate training and clinical experience to support clients across the lifespan.
She earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Certificate in Trauma Studies from Regent University, and also holds a Master of Divinity from Regent University focused on church and ministry. Her work history spans inpatient care, school counseling, hospital crisis intervention, and outpatient individual therapy, giving her a broad perspective on clinical needs and treatment settings.
Kerre has supported school-age children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with a wide range of concerns. Her specialties include stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
The foundation of her practice is a strong therapeutic relationship built on unconditional positive regard and trust. She integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance-based approaches, attachment-informed work, and elements of mindfulness, narrative, gestalt, reality therapy, and motivational interviewing. Kerre focuses on identifying strengths, building skills, and supporting clients as they pursue meaningful goals and navigate life’s transitions.
She earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Certificate in Trauma Studies from Regent University, and also holds a Master of Divinity from Regent University focused on church and ministry. Her work history spans inpatient care, school counseling, hospital crisis intervention, and outpatient individual therapy, giving her a broad perspective on clinical needs and treatment settings.
Kerre has supported school-age children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with a wide range of concerns. Her specialties include stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
The foundation of her practice is a strong therapeutic relationship built on unconditional positive regard and trust. She integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance-based approaches, attachment-informed work, and elements of mindfulness, narrative, gestalt, reality therapy, and motivational interviewing. Kerre focuses on identifying strengths, building skills, and supporting clients as they pursue meaningful goals and navigate life’s transitions.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kerre Nitz have?
Kerre Nitz has 8 years of experience in the helping professions.
Is Kerre Nitz a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details: MI LPC 6401017426.
In which languages does Kerre Nitz provide therapy?
Kerre provides therapy in English.
Where is Kerre Nitz located?
Kerre is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Kerre Nitz as my therapist?
You can work with Kerre through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kerre Nitz work with international clients?
Yes, Kerre works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kerre Nitz 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward meaningful goals while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current bonds and emotional responses; it can be useful for relationship issues, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration, creating a respectful space where clients lead the pace and focus of their work and develop self-awareness and self-directed change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kerre Nitz works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time to reflect what is most helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or while traveling, fit care into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of support through life changes.