About Us
PPO Insurance often covers cognitive behavioral therapy. Call your insurance company and ask: (1) the amount of your deductible and also (2) what percentage of behavioral health services they will cover for an out of network provider. Upon request, our office will provide a receipt.
Karen Kerschmann, LCSW- CBT
Fees for this provider:
45-minute session: $200
90- minute session: $350
We all face many challenges in our lives. Along with demanding schedules, the increase in technology and expectations, more people need help to cope with their day to day lives. One method found to be helpful is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
About Me
At the beginning of my work, I practiced what is called the ‘eclectic approach’, which uses different techniques depending on the client. Meanwhile, over the last 20 years I discovered cognitive therapy consistently resulted in more effective and long-lasting results. After specialized training under the Cognitive Therapy and Training Center, certified by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, did I consider myself to be a true cognitive behavioral therapist.
Additional Information
Ms. Karen Kerschmann, a graduate from the University of Minnesota with a Master’s degree in Social Work in 1999, has continuously made a mark in the fields of research and community engagement.
Ms. Kerschmann actively serves as a Board Member of the San Diego CBT Consortium. In recognition of her expertise and commitment to the field, she has been honored as a Diplomate by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
Her contribution to diagnostic assessment and research has been acknowledged in the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5. Furthermore, her work on the cognitive behavioral process in adolescents has garnered acknowledgement in the professional journal, The Review of Education, Pedagogy & Cultural Studies.
Her international endeavors include intensive training at the Mediation Centre in Melbourne, Australia, where she played a role in the conception and development of the CRESS program, parent-adolescent-school mediation initiative.
Prior to her postgraduate journey, Ms. Kerschmann attained a bachelor’s degree in political science, with a specialized emphasis on law and political psychology.
Ms. Kerschmann offers pro bono sessions for first-generation college students.
Sherri Ardekani, LCSW – Clinical Supervisor
Individual Session- $100
Triadic- $90
Group (2 hours) $80
Sherri Ardekani is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from Saint Louis University and is licensed to provide clinical supervision in Missouri and California.
Sherri is a dedicated and experienced supervisor, with a strong focus on supporting pre-licensed clinicians through the licensure process. Her supervision style emphasizes clinical case conceptualization, skill development, and empowering supervisees to trust their professional judgment.
In addition to her supervisory work, Sherri has taught graduate-level courses in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as an adjunct professor at Webster University in St. Louis. She is committed to fostering growth, ethical practice, and clinical excellence in the next generation of mental health professionals.
Bella
Bella comes to the office simply to give puppy love. There is mounting evidence that petting a dog just for a few minutes releases ‘feel-good’ hormones. After you give Bella some of your time, it’s common to feel a welcome reduction in stress.
