Charlotte Family Therapy

Keri@bedfordfamilytherapy.com "Without context, words and actions have no meaning at all." - Gregory Bateson. As a Native "New England-er" and second-generation Italian American, Keri appreciates that our identities shape how and who we are and the role this plays when navigating life's unique challenges. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Keri has worked with people with diverse perspectives/identities, ages, life experiences, current challenges, and environments. Together with clients, Keri utilizes systemic approaches consider the whole-person and whole family such as Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy (SERT), Family Systems modalities and Mindfulness Based approaches. Keri works to support individuals and families to notice and attend to strengths, communication patterns; as well as challenging "stuck" patterns within relationships to invite relief and change. Education: Masters of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy Valdosta State University Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Art Therapy Minor University of New England Areas of Focus: Couple, Individual, and Family Concerns Blended Family Concerns Couples and Individuals in Post-partum Adjustment Period Aging, Launching Family Concerns Phase of Life Transitions/ Life Adjustments Multi-Cultural Concerns Relationship with Self Concerns