Kerre Nitz , LPC

Kerre Nitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Saginaw, Michigan, who brings eight years of experience across inpatient care, school counseling, hospital crisis work, and outpatient individual therapy. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Certificate in Trauma Studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach and a Master of Divinity in church and ministry from the same institution. As an LPC, Kerre is trained to provide counseling and support for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Kerre has worked with school-age children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and she specializes in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and body image concerns, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychosis, anger and stress management, adjustment disorders, and crisis counseling. Her practice also addresses relationship and family dynamics, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues, helping clients navigate life transitions and complex emotional challenges.

The foundation of Kerre’s approach is a strong therapeutic relationship built on unconditional positive regard and trust, creating a safe space for exploration and growth. She integrates client-centered principles with evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed strategies, mindfulness, narrative and gestalt elements, motivational interviewing, and other modalities to meet each person where they are. Kerre focuses on identifying strengths, skills, and values to help clients move toward their goals and greater well-being. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey geared toward resilience, purpose, and meaningful change.

Approach-Focused Care and Online Therapy

Kerre draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns, helping clients improve connection, trust, and emotional regulation in relationships. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kerre collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy with Kerre is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and engage in therapy in formats that fit everyday routines.