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Gessica Yearwood, LMHC

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

6 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Gessica

Gessica Yearwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She uses a warm, respectful approach to help people build motivation, self-esteem, and clearer focus. She aims to make therapy practical and understandable for someone juggling daily life.

Gessica blends client-centered listening with evidence-based tools to address anxiety and depression. Sessions focus on real-world strategies for managing difficult thoughts and improving mood. She helps people identify small steps that move them toward goals and greater well-being.

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Background and approach

For attention and focus concerns related to ADHD, she works on concentration, memory aids, and practical routines. When stress, anger, or sleep problems interfere with life, she offers coping techniques and behavior-focused work. Phobias and social anxiety are also part of her practice, with gradual, manageable steps to reduce avoidance.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Clients can expect clear goals and regular check-ins on progress.

Gessica brings six years of experience to her work as an LMHC. She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. People seeking help begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their routine.

How therapeutic approaches meet online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring the conversation to each person. It focuses on understanding what matters to the client and building trust so they can set their own goals and make changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills such as thought records and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and tackle phobias.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for regulating emotions and handling stress. It can be helpful for people who need strategies to manage intense feelings and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose and adapt methods based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. That process may combine listening-focused support with skill-based exercises and goal-setting.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to connect. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face to face for deeper conversations, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit during a break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching, or practicing skills between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between appointments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Gessica help with?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem challenges. Other focus areas include ADHD, sleep problems, anger, grief, relationship and family concerns, and phobias.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She pairs empathetic listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Gessica has six years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience informs her practical, step-by-step work with clients.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and practices there. Sessions are provided in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people located where a Florida LMHC may practice.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows for different rhythms of contact depending on individual needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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