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Dr. Jean Kerry, LMFT

Skilled therapist offering practical coping strategies

About Jean

Dr. Jean Kerry brings two decades of clinical practice to her work in Florida.

Background and approach

She holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential and focuses on clear, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She keeps sessions straightforward and goal oriented.

Conversations focus on current problems and what to try next. Clients can expect to learn skills they can use between sessions.

Small steps and steady progress are emphasized over quick fixes. Dr.

Kerry combines several approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening relationship.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems alive and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. Her work also includes attention to relationship patterns, communication, and life-stage stressors such as caregiving, chronic illness, workplace pressures, separation and divorce.

She helps people address feelings of abandonment, guilt, shame, impulsivity, and isolation. Practical strategies for coping with chronic pain and long-term illness are included when relevant.

Sessions are delivered with calm, direct guidance and a focus on usable tools. Dr.

Kerry helps people set realistic goals and practice new responses. She aims to make therapy relatable and usable in day-to-day life.

Therapeutic methods for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental connection so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to talk through worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving distress tolerance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative decision-making helps match techniques to what feels useful and realistic for you.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video is useful for longer sessions and when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are handy for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options let people fit therapy into busy days and access care from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include workplace issues, chronic pain and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Expect active listening, skill teaching, and homework you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a range of concerns and life stresses.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.