- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- ADHD
About Gessica
Gessica Yearwood is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She focuses on helping people boost motivation, build self-esteem, and improve concentration and memory. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at practical change rather than labels or jargon.
Clients often come for help with anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, anger, and the daily strain of stress. She also addresses parenting concerns and issues like grief, social anxiety, phobias, and self-love.
Background and approach
Gessica adapts conversations to what each person needs in the moment. She uses conversations to uncover what helps and what gets in the way of progress. Sessions focus on simple strategies to improve focus, manage difficult thoughts, and strengthen confidence.
Practical steps are paired with emotional support so people can try things between sessions. Gessica emphasizes respect and sensitivity in the room. She tailors the plan to each person instead of applying one-size-fits-all solutions.
The work is collaborative - clients help set goals and choose what to try next. Her experience includes six years of clinical practice in Florida as an LMHC. That background informs how she balances evidence-based techniques with real-life pacing.
She encourages small, steady changes and supports people as they build new habits and coping skills.
What Gessica works with
Everything Gessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gessica helps people with.
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gessica lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead. It helps people clarify their goals and feel heard while building their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and problems with focus.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try approaches that fit, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions match their pace and needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can fit a work break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, follow-ups, and reminders between sessions. These options make it simpler to maintain steady contact and try strategies in real life while getting ongoing support.
Questions people ask about Gessica
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, anger, ADHD-related focus issues, grief, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on tailored conversations and simple strategies to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people on motivation, confidence, focus, and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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