- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Yvonne
Yvonne Ricketts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings 12 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of life challenges. Yvonne speaks English and offers both in-person and online sessions for people who prefer remote options.
Yvonne aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what matters most. She draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities.
Background and approach
Her style is practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on clear steps clients can try between sessions. Her background includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and earlier study in ministry. She has worked in community agencies and has experience with grief, parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma among other areas.
The mix of settings shaped her approach to real-life problems. She uses a blend of methods that include cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, narrative work to reframe personal stories, and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals. Motivational interviewing supports people facing change, including those managing addictions or health behavior shifts.
Parents looking for practical support around child-rearing or family stress often seek clear tools and calm guidance. Yvonne emphasizes collaboration, helping clients build skills that fit daily routines and immediate needs. She aims to help people move toward manageable change at a pace they choose.
What Yvonne works with
Everything Yvonne lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Yvonne helps people with.
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Immigration issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Yvonne lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It helps when someone needs a supportive, understanding space to sort out feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete strategies to change patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing helps people facing ambivalence about change by encouraging them to find their own reasons and plans for moving forward.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps people find what actually works for them rather than assuming a single method will fit every situation.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging give quick, written ways to touch base and keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel demands while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Yvonne
What concerns does Yvonne work with?
She helps people facing parenting challenges, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and issues related to trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and emphasizes practical steps. Sessions focus on the client's goals and include clear tools to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in both face-to-face and virtual settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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