Kerry Nenn
- BSW
Expert Author, Editor
Contributing since 2025
About Kerry
Kerry Nenn is a full-time writer whose 10 published books include self-improvement and children’s titles. She has written and edited extensively in the addiction/recovery and nonprofit sectors. She also contributes regularly to international journal publications and industry-leading websites. Her work has received awards locally and nationally.
Published work
What Kerry has written.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) & ADHD: Therapy Tools That Actually Help
If you have ADHD, the emotional pain that comes with perceived rejection, criticism, or exclusion may feel sharper and more overwhelming than others seem to…
How to Find a Therapist: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Finding the right therapist can feel more complicated than it should, especially when you are managing other things at the same time. This guide walks…
Sexual Abuse: Signs, Effects, and Support Options
Sexual abuse causes lasting harm, but healing is possible with the right support. This guide explains what sexual abuse is, how it affects mental health…
Sex Therapy for Individuals and Couples
Sex therapy helps individuals and couples address sexual concerns, improve communication, and build healthy, satisfying intimacy through evidence-based approaches. By exploring emotional, physical, and relational…
Cancer Counseling and Emotional Support for Patients & Families
Cancer counseling supports patients, survivors, and loved ones as they navigate the emotional, physical, and psychological challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and life beyond cancer. Through…
Best Ways to Manage Holiday Depression and Stress, According to Mental Health Experts
Holiday stress, loneliness, and anxiety are widespread, often driven by family dynamics, social pressure, grief, and unrealistic expectations. Mental health experts explain why this happens…
Narcissism: Traits, Causes and Relationship Recovery
When does healthy self esteem cross the line to narcissistic behavior? What is the best way to identify and cope with narcissism? This resource will…
Passive Aggression: Recognizing Hidden Anger and Communication Challenges
What causes passive aggressive behavior? How does passive aggression affect communication? Use this resource to gain a better understanding of passive aggression, hidden anger and…
ERP Therapy: How Exposure and Response Prevention Helps Treat OCD and Anxiety
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that retrains the brain to reduce anxiety and interrupt compulsive behavioral cycles. As…
Gambling Addiction: Signs, Risks and How Therapy Can Help You Break Free
Gambling’s thrill can quickly turn into a destructive cycle of loss, secrecy, and despair, but recovery is possible. Understanding how addiction takes hold is the…
How Therapy Can Help Overcome Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Insomnia can severely affect mental and physical health, disrupting mood, focus, and daily functioning. Evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) offers effective, lasting treatment…
Citalopram (Celexa): Uses and Interactions for Depression
Citalopram (Celexa) is an SSRI that increases serotonin levels to help regulate mood, sleep, and emotional balance. It’s FDA-approved for depression and also used off-label…
Everything You Need to Know About Stimulants: Benefits, Risks, and How They Work in the Brain
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), formerly known as ADD, is more than just being fidgety or easily distracted. It can impact everything in a person's…
Individual Therapy and Counseling — Find a Therapist Near You
Individual therapy is a personalized and collaborative process between a mental health professional and a client that explores the client’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Sometimes,…
Alcohol Use Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Alcoholism is referred to as alcohol use disorder (AUD) in clinical settings and is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects physical and mental…
Faith Based Counseling: Integrating Spirituality with Therapy
Faith based counseling combines therapeutic methods with your spiritual beliefs for personal growth and healing. Learn how it works, how to find the right counselor,…
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