Jessica Herz

Jessica Herz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship concerns. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem struggles, grief, life transitions, and addiction. Her tone is direct and respectful, with a focus on practical steps that make daily life easier.

Jessica draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change small patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for managing intense emotions and improving coping. She also brings Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused ideas into sessions to keep the work collaborative and grounded in what matters most to the client.

Sessions begin by clarifying immediate concerns and practical goals. Early work often focuses on skills that reduce symptoms and restore routine, such as sleep, eating, and stress management. As progress builds, deeper themes like attachment, abandonment, and communication patterns are addressed at the client’s pace.

Jessica has about 10 years of experience in mental health. She adapts language and techniques so they fit real life, not just theory. She aims to meet people where they are and to support steady, attainable change.

People who choose her can expect clear, respectful guidance, concrete tools to try between meetings, and collaborative planning for next steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Jessica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed anger. DBT teaches skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which helps when feelings feel overwhelming.

She also brings a Client-Centered stance, which means sessions start from the client’s goals and preferences. Finding the right mix of methods is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust the approach over time based on needs and progress.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks, avoiding travel time, or choosing audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Many people find the format helps them practice skills between meetings and maintain continuity of care while juggling daily demands.