Keri Scribner, LPC

Keri Scribner is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions. Keri aims to make each conversation respectful and straightforward so you feel heard and understood.

She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide sessions. That means looking at thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and working on small changes that lead to clearer choices. Mindfulness and dialectical skills are also part of the toolbox when emotion regulation or intense feelings get in the way.

Over 11 years she has supported people navigating family conflict, issues stemming from attachment or abandonment, blended family challenges, and body image or eating concerns. Keri also works with people who face dissociation, disruptive mood symptoms, and the impacts of traumatic events or disasters.

She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions focus on what the individual wants to change and on ways to build skills that fit daily life. The tone is compassionate but direct, with attention to practical progress.

Keri practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. If you want to explore coping strategies, improve communication, or strengthen emotional balance, she provides a steady, goal-oriented presence to support that work.

How CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness Work Online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing new responses. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by offering concrete tools and homework to use between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and commit to actions that match their values. Mindfulness therapy trains simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and increase focus during stressful moments.

Keri will collaborate with each person to choose which approach or mix of methods fits best. She talks with clients about their goals and preferences, tries methods in-session, and adjusts plans based on what feels helpful. Figuring out the right balance is part of the therapeutic process.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations and exercises. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can support ongoing practice, quick check-ins, or brief coaching between longer sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work, school, and family demands.