LMHC

Jessica Manley, LMHC

Experience20 years
LocationFlorida
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Jessica

Jessica Manley is a Florida-licensed therapist (LMHC) with 20 years of clinical experience who supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

She frames work around each person's experience, creating an affirming, empathetic environment where practical coping skills and deeper self-understanding can develop. Her style blends client-centered care with evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic exploration, and solution-focused methods.

This combination allows her to tailor sessions to immediate problem-solving needs as well as longer-term patterns and emotional processing. Jessica also addresses related areas like codependency, communication difficulties, chronic illness, bipolar mood concerns, and career or life transitions.

Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and a focus on resilience and functional change. She works with individuals across many types of challenges, emphasizing respect, curiosity, and steady professional support while helping people build skills that fit their everyday lives.

Practical approaches and online therapy options

Jessica combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to meet clients where they are. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard and supported while they clarify goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers structured tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with skills for managing anxiety, depression, addiction-related patterns, and ADHD-related challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica treats that choice as collaborative. She will work with each person to assess needs, try different strategies, and adjust direction based on what helps most, balancing short-term problem solving with deeper emotional work as appropriate.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and use different communication styles for homework, check-ins, or focused skill practice with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?

She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related challenges such as codependency and communication problems.

How would you describe Jessica's therapeutic approach?

Her practice blends client-centered listening with evidence-based methods like CBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused work to balance practical skill-building with deeper exploration.

What is her professional background and experience?

Jessica has practiced as a licensed mental health counselor for 20 years, developing experience across mood, trauma, addiction, and interpersonal concerns.

Where is Jessica licensed to practice?

She is a Florida LMHC, credential FL LMHC MH12808, and provides services based on that licensure and local practice rules.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow flexibility in how clients connect.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Jessica can help with

Jessica Manley works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and depression.

Jessica works with individuals through complex life challenges.

Jessica works with depression, anxiety, and addiction.

How Jessica approaches therapy

Jessica's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Jessica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 20 years of clinical experience.