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Kerry Dzikiewicz

Therapist

Kerry Dzikiewicz

LMHC

Rhode Island · 5+ years of experience

Hopeful, practical mental health support

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  • Short term focus
  • Goal oriented
  • Evidence informed

About Kerry

Kerry Dzikiewicz is a Rhode Island licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She supports concerns like relationship and career struggles, grief, addiction, sleep problems, ADHD, and challenges connected to intellectual disability. Kerry speaks plainly and aims to make beginning therapy feel less overwhelming for someone worried about next steps.

She creates an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals. Kerry uses brief exercises, reflective listening, and collaborative planning so clients leave with doable next steps.

Kerry draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor work to each person. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy when those fit a client's goals and pace.

With five years of clinical experience, Kerry balances evidence-based tools with a straightforward, compassionate manner. She supports people facing caregiving stress, chronic illness and disability, adoption and foster care questions, and end-of-life concerns.

Prospective clients in Rhode Island can expect calm, practical sessions aimed at improving daily functioning. She encourages people to take the first step toward clearer thinking, better habits, and small but meaningful change.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Rhode Island

Languages

English

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How Kerry's approaches translate to online work

Kerry uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape practical online sessions. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with their values, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT focuses on spotting thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like low mood or sleep problems.

She also brings a client-centered stance to sessions, listening carefully and adapting pacing to each person's needs. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Kerry will work with clients to identify what methods feel most useful and adjust as goals evolve.

If you are considering online work, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between appointments and practice new skills in everyday settings.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kerry help with?

Kerry supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship and career problems, grief, addiction, sleep difficulties, and challenges linked to intellectual disability.

How would you describe Kerry's therapy style?

She works in a straightforward, collaborative way with brief exercises and reflective listening. Sessions aim to set clear goals and leave clients with practical steps they can use between meetings.

What experience does Kerry bring?

She has five years of clinical experience and uses that background to help people manage life transitions, caregiving stress, chronic illness and disability, and related concerns.

What are Kerry's credentials and where is she located?

Kerry holds the credential LMHC, listed as RI LMHC, and practices in Rhode Island.

Which languages are services provided in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Kerry?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled and what about subscription billing?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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