Works with
- Anger
- Self esteem
- ADHD
How Gessica works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gessica
Gessica Yearwood is a licensed mental health counselor who uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people manage strong emotions. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while working with issues like anger, anxiety, depression, and stress. Her style is straightforward and supportive for someone taking a first step toward change.
She draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and build clearer ways of responding.
Background and approach
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when intense emotions or distress need steadying tools. Gessica has six years of professional experience practicing in Florida as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. She helps people with attention and focus concerns often described as ADHD, as well as struggles with self-esteem, sleep trouble, grief, and relationship stress.
Additional interests include forgiveness, self-love, phobias, social anxiety, and issues common in young adults. Sessions are tailored to what each person needs. Conversations and short-term plans focus on practical steps and skills to try between meetings.
She aims to support motivation and confidence while people work toward clearer thinking and healthier reactions. Gessica offers a calm, steady presence and encourages honest talk. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that moves at the client’s pace and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.
What Gessica works with
Everything Gessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gessica's practice.
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gessica lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
How therapy approaches translate into online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and values. In practice that means the therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and helps people shape plans that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and improve mood and behavior.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. That teamwork helps people feel more confident about the next steps and which tools to use.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or when typing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between meetings.
Questions people ask about Gessica
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, grief, relationship and parenting strain, attention and focus challenges related to ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and self-love.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. Gessica focuses on clear goals, teaches coping skills, and helps people test new ways of thinking and reacting.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has six years of professional experience working as a counselor in Florida.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Gessica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.