- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and ACT methods
About Keri
Keri Scribner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who notice stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and family concerns affecting daily life. Her stated focus includes family of origin issues and related topics such as attachment and abandonment worries.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people identify patterns that came from their upbringing. Sessions often look at how roles, expectations, and communication in early family life still shape choices now. She also addresses practical concerns like coping with life changes and improving problem-solving skills.
Keri draws on several therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. In practice this means mixing skills work, values clarification, and reflective listening to suit what a person needs that week.
Her approach centers on clear goals and concrete steps. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and build routines that support mood and confidence. Conversations are meant to be direct and focused on what matters most to the client.
People considering work on family of origin issues will find a therapist who looks for patterns rather than blame. Keri helps clients separate past expectations from present choices and build strategies for healthier relationships and personal clarity.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and situations where people feel stuck because of old family patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking, trying behavioral experiments, and practicing new responses to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. These skills can help when reactions feel overwhelming or when communication repeatedly breaks down.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Keri will collaborate with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. That may mean combining skills practice, values work, and reflective conversation across sessions.
Session formats supported by this profile are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Therapists generally adapt exercises and homework to work well over distance and to match each person's schedule and technological setup.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and family-related concerns including family of origin issues.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Keri has 11 years of professional work experience in counseling practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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