- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jessica
Jessica Herz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and parenting concerns. She also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. Her tone is direct and respectful, aimed at people who need practical help right now.
With ten years of experience, Jessica uses a blend of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps.
Background and approach
She explains ideas in everyday language and keeps exercises simple and doable between meetings. Her work often involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new ways of coping. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to break down problems into manageable parts.
Mindfulness skills and emotion-focused ideas are introduced when they fit the situation. Jessica values collaboration. She asks questions, listens closely, and adjusts methods if something isn’t working.
People who prefer a direct, solution-oriented style will find concrete tools and clear feedback in sessions. She provides remote options through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling is done after completing a short matching questionnaire.
Jessica aims to make therapy fit busy lives while keeping the focus on steady progress.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic 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 Jessica’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and adapting to your needs. In practice this means sessions focus on your priorities, with the therapist reflecting your concerns and offering support that fits your style. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches concrete skills for changing thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense mood swings, anger, and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with you and will try methods that match what you need. This is a collaborative effort where feedback shapes which techniques continue and which are adjusted or replaced.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice-only check-in is preferred. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework review, or quick skill practice between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping focus on steady progress.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does Jessica commonly help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting, relationship strain, grief, trauma, addiction, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals, straightforward feedback, and exercises people can use between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with ten years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, personality concerns, addictions, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as a Florida LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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