Rev. Rodney Kerr, LPC
Licensed counselor and relationship coach
- Couples and family therapy
- Career and life coaching
- Premarital assessments available
About Rev. Rodney Kerr
Rev. Rodney Kerr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and ordained minister with more than three decades of professional and pastoral counseling experience in South Carolina. He combines clinical training and ministry experience to support individuals, couples, and families through transitions, relationship strains, grief, addiction challenges, parenting concerns, career shifts, and life-stage changes. His background also includes seminary training with a Master of Divinity, post-graduate work in marriage and family therapy, and certifications in Gottman Couples Therapy, Couples Communication, Imago, PREP, PAIRS, and Relationship Enhancement.
He approaches counseling by identifying each person or couple's strengths and growth areas, then integrating emotional, relational, and cognitive strategies alongside perspectives drawn from Jungian and Ericksonian ideas, strategic family work, and Human Needs Psychology. He blends therapy and coaching methods to help clients set realistic goals and build practical skills for healthier connections, improved self-esteem, better coping with anger or loss, and clearer decision making around work and relationships.
For premarital and relationship assessment he employs tools such as PREPARE/ENRICH and SYMBIS, and he uses personality and vocational instruments including StrengthsFinder, MBTI I and II, Strong Interest, and Enneagram coaching. He offers goal-oriented support aimed at helping people move toward more satisfying and meaningful lives.
He approaches counseling by identifying each person or couple's strengths and growth areas, then integrating emotional, relational, and cognitive strategies alongside perspectives drawn from Jungian and Ericksonian ideas, strategic family work, and Human Needs Psychology. He blends therapy and coaching methods to help clients set realistic goals and build practical skills for healthier connections, improved self-esteem, better coping with anger or loss, and clearer decision making around work and relationships.
For premarital and relationship assessment he employs tools such as PREPARE/ENRICH and SYMBIS, and he uses personality and vocational instruments including StrengthsFinder, MBTI I and II, Strong Interest, and Enneagram coaching. He offers goal-oriented support aimed at helping people move toward more satisfying and meaningful lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSex addictionWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rev. Rodney Kerr have?
Rev. Rodney Kerr has 33 years of experience.
Is Rev. Rodney Kerr a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: SC LPC 1366.
In which languages does Rev. Rodney Kerr provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Rev. Rodney Kerr located?
He is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Rev. Rodney Kerr as my therapist?
You can work with Rev. Rodney Kerr through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rev. Rodney Kerr work with international clients?
Rev. Rodney Kerr does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rev. Rodney Kerr 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 with therapy 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 Online Care
Rev. Rodney Kerr integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - this is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a strong therapeutic alliance so clients feel heard and can explore goals for relationships, self-esteem, and personal growth.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rev. Kerr works collaboratively with each person or couple to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The therapist aims to combine practical skills, insight, and goal-setting to support meaningful change.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allow appointments to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals can deliver these formats effectively, enabling consistent work on relationships, coping strategies, and life transitions from wherever a client is located within the therapist's service area.