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Jessica Herz

Jessica Herz, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Practical therapy for stress, relationships, and trauma

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

  • Compassionate approach
  • Skill-based tools
  • Collaborative process

About Jessica

Jessica Herz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, and trauma and abuse. She also works with concerns like addiction, grief, ADHD, career strain, and intimacy-related problems. Jessica writes plainly and meets people where they are, focusing on practical steps to feel steadier day to day.

Jessica brings ten years of clinical experience to sessions. She uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. That means conversations and exercises are shaped to each person's needs. Sessions often include skills for managing emotion, strategies to change unhelpful thoughts, and time to look at how relationships affect wellbeing.

Her style is respectful and direct. Clients can expect a collaborative tone and an emphasis on real-life tools. She pays attention to patterns like attachment, abandonment worries, codependency, and communication problems that come up again and again.

Jessica blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies. She also draws on emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches to help people regulate strong feelings and improve connections. That mix lets her adapt treatment plans to what is actually helping a client make progress.

If someone is ready to try therapy, Jessica guides practical steps forward. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelm, build coping skills, and create clearer choices. Her focus is on steady change people can use between sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people set their own goals. Online sessions using this approach let clients direct the conversation while the therapist reflects back and helps clarify choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavioral experiments and homework. Delivered online, CBT often includes short between-session tasks like tracking thoughts and trying new actions to change mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences together and suggest options that fit those needs. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions also make it simpler to try short check-ins, practice skills at home, or continue work during life transitions. Ask about current session formats when you request a match so you can choose what fits your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, ADHD, and related concerns such as eating, sleeping, and career problems.

How would therapy sessions feel and proceed?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. Expect a respectful tone, skills practice, and discussion tailored to daily life and goals.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Jessica has ten years of experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns and patterns like attachment issues, codependency, and mood disorders.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds the LMHC credential as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Jessica?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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