- Compassionate listener
- Goal oriented
- Evidence informed
About Jessica
Jessica Manley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. Jessica also supports those facing identity and intimacy questions and people coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, or attention difficulties.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. She listens first to learn what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not jargon. Jessica uses conversation and reflection to help people find what works day to day.
Jessica blends a few different approaches to meet real needs. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. Motivational interviewing helps with changing habits, and psychodynamic ideas are used when past patterns affect present choices.
People who come to Jessica can expect calm, respectful sessions that aim for steady progress. She pays attention to background, identity, and personal values when planning next steps. The goal is stronger coping skills and clearer choices for life going forward.
Jessica works from Florida and conducts sessions in English. To start, people follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule per the therapist's availability. Costs vary and use a cancellable subscription model.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflecting what matters and helping the client name goals and values. This approach fits issues where support and acceptance are the first priorities, such as grief, identity questions, or compassion fatigue.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear steps to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is brief and collaborative and helps people clarify their reasons for change when facing addiction or habit shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will decide together which methods fit best, based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can change over time as progress is made.
If you want to know how online sessions are arranged, please confirm current session options before booking. Confirming session formats helps match timing, technology needs, and the style of conversation you prefer. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commuting time so people can work on goals with more consistency.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jessica help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career strain, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens first, then focuses on small, achievable steps and clearer thinking.
What experience does she bring?
Jessica has practiced as a therapist for 20 years and has worked with a wide range of challenges related to mood, addiction, trauma, identity, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and sees clients from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.