- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English, French
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Jean
Jean Kilsheimer Caserta helps parents and caregivers who are worn out, anxious, or facing big changes. She keeps things practical and direct so busy people can get clearer, steadier, everyday routines and better ways to respond when stress and conflict arrive.
She draws on 25 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a background that started in teaching and behavioral support. That history shaped her focus on how family and school systems affect behavior and emotions.
Background and approach
Jean uses straightforward tools to address common parenting challenges, grief, anxiety, addiction concerns, and mood struggles. In sessions she emphasizes listening first and then choosing methods that fit each person. Jean often uses Client-Centered work to follow what matters most to the client, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Solution-Focused strategies for practical, short-term goals.
She also weaves in Narrative and Motivational Interviewing techniques when they help clarify values or build motivation. Her training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Education and French and a Master of Science in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She holds a Florida LMFT license and has worked in schools, church programs, and independent practice over many years.
Jean speaks English and French and offers support to people navigating adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other life transitions. Her style is accepting, nonjudgmental, and focused on practical steps parents can take at home.
What Jean works with
Everything Jean lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jean helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jean lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- 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 Jean uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. It helps parents and caregivers feel heard, explore feelings, and make choices that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change patterns that increase anxiety or conflict. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Jean will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust over time. The plan often blends approaches so techniques match what actually helps in daily life rather than sticking to one set method.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy families. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, homework support, or when a shorter interaction fits into a hectic day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Jean
What kinds of parenting issues are addressed?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and blended family dynamics.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Jean listens first, then uses client-centered conversation, problem-solving, and skills-based techniques to set short-term goals and steady progress.
What is Jean's professional background?
She began as a teacher and behavioral specialist, moved into family systems work, and has 25 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her career includes school, church program, and independent practice roles.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Jean holds a Florida LMFT license and practices from Florida. Her education includes a Master of Science in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French. She also accepts international clients who can work in those languages.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing depends on those factors rather than a single flat rate stated here.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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