- Emotion-focused work
- Cognitive tools
- Communication skills
About Jean
Dr. Jean Kerry is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Dr. Kerry works with people who are trying to manage difficult emotions and the fallout they cause in daily life.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools. Sessions emphasize naming feelings, noticing patterns, and practicing new responses. Conversations are practical and geared toward changes that fit a person’s everyday routine.
Her work also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, control issues, and workplace difficulties. She helps clients handle guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
In session Dr. Kerry blends skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the Gottman Method where useful, while keeping the focus on emotional experience and clearer communication. That mix supports coping with post-traumatic stress, grief from separation, and rebuilding self-love after harm.
People who choose her can expect structured conversation, practical exercises, and attention to how feelings influence choices. To start, she asks about current struggles and goals so the work stays focused and relevant.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions that keep showing up. It focuses on attention to feeling, the meaning behind it, and shifting how people respond to emotional triggers. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and uses open conversation to build understanding and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses clear exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Kerry will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then mix techniques to match what feels most useful. The focus is on practical next steps and checking in to see what helps.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the original biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the available session types when scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and cut down travel time so therapy fits around work, caregiving, or medical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include workplace issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on Emotionally-Focused Therapy combined with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on identifying feelings and practicing new ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and related life stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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