- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Values and identity
About Kerry
Kerry Hendershot is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Idaho with three years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Kerry also focuses on related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
Kerry draws on direct experience supporting people affected by trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault from his nonprofit work. He aims to make difficult conversations more accessible by using everyday references, including pop culture, to build rapport. Sessions are conversational but focused on practical steps and understanding what matters to the client.
In sessions he helps people name what feels stuck, sort through overwhelming feelings, and consider next steps that fit their life. He works with experiences of grief, guilt, shame, and dissociation, and addresses panic symptoms and post-traumatic stress reactions in straightforward terms. Kerry also supports men navigating identity and relationship concerns, and people negotiating non-monogamous relationships.
He approaches therapy as an active collaboration. Kerry helps clients clarify personal values, explore self-discovery, and practice skills that can reduce distress. He offers explanations and examples that are concrete rather than abstract, and checks in about what methods are working as therapy progresses.
Kerry’s practical focus and earlier nonprofit experience inform his work with multicultural concerns and caregivers. He invites questions about the process and asks people to pick the pace that feels manageable. To begin, readers should use the site’s matching tools to schedule an initial session.
Evidence-based methods and how they work online
Kerry describes his work as practical and example-driven, using evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and clarify values. One approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and panic - teaching breathing strategies, grounding techniques, and stepwise exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and increase confidence. These tools are practical and usually involve short at-home practices between sessions.Another approach helps process trauma and grief through structured conversations that identify triggers, track patterns, and develop coping strategies. This involves pacing the work to match what the person can manage and introducing techniques to reduce dissociation and intrusive memories when they occur.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerry collaborates with clients to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and daily life. He explains options, checks what helps, and adjusts the plan over time so the work stays useful rather than overwhelming.
Confirm the session formats Kerry currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and to keep appointments that might otherwise be missed. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, sessions without video when bandwidth is limited, or scheduling around work and caregiving commitments. Ask about current options during the matching and scheduling steps so the format fits practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Kerry works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also addresses related issues like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses conversational, practical sessions that focus on naming what feels stuck and testing small steps forward. Kerry uses examples from everyday culture to explain ideas and build rapport.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has three years of clinical experience and worked for over two years at a nonprofit providing services to people who experienced trauma and abuse.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Idaho.
Can people who speak other languages work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the sign-up and matching process.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.