Kerre Nitz , LPC

Kerre Nitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Saginaw, Michigan, who brings a background in inpatient care, school counseling, hospital crisis intervention, and outpatient individual therapy. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Trauma Studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach, along with a Master of Divinity in church and ministry from the same institution.

Kerre has worked with school-age children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across a wide range of concerns. Her clinical experience includes supporting people facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and body image concerns, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, anger and stress management, adjustment disorders, crisis counseling, and related challenges.

She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which indicates completion of graduate counseling training and required supervised clinical hours. Kerre’s approach centers on establishing trust and unconditional positive regard to create a safe therapeutic space. She combines client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral methods, reality therapy, mindfulness, narrative and gestalt techniques, motivational interviewing, and attachment-based concepts to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Kerre emphasizes identifying and building on strengths, skills, and abilities so individuals can overcome obstacles and move toward greater purpose and fulfillment. Her therapeutic focus is on helping people reclaim stability, build resilience, and discover clearer direction as they work through life’s challenges.

Could Virtual Sessions Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy is often an effective option and can provide comparable benefits to traditional in-person work.

One major advantage is flexibility - individuals can choose the format that works best for their schedule and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care.

Therapists who offer remote care are licensed professionals, and clients may switch to a different therapist at any time if they are seeking a different fit. Online sessions can be a practical way to access consistent, professional support from a licensed professional when in-person appointments are not possible or convenient.