Jessica Herz, LMHC

Jessica Herz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. The LMHC credential indicates formal licensure to provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy. She brings a decade of clinical experience helping people manage depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including mood and personality disorders, addiction, life transitions, career stress, and family dynamics. Jessica works with individuals, couples, and families, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances and goals. She emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration, creating a therapeutic space where clients are treated as equals and their voices guide the process.

Jessica employs an eclectic approach, integrating cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, solution-focused methods, psychodynamic ideas, and rational-emotive work to form a personalized treatment plan. Her style is practical yet compassionate, focused on building skills, clarifying patterns, and supporting lasting change. She encourages those ready to pursue a more fulfilling life and stands ready to support and empower clients as they take the first steps toward recovery and growth.

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Jessica often blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to meet diverse needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship that supports personal growth and self-exploration. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping with crises.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jessica collaborates with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative process helps determine which strategies to emphasize over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional in Florida regardless of location within the state.