Profile / United States
Dr. Jean Kerry, LMFT
Florida
LMFT - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT based tools
- DBT emotion skills
- Relationship focus
About Jean
Dr. Jean Kerry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on related struggles such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, workplace problems, and isolation.
She takes a practical approach in sessions. She listens to what is happening now and helps people notice thoughts, reactions, and patterns that keep problems going. Sessions include steady skill-building and small experiments to try different ways of responding to hard situations.
The work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. She also uses client-centered approaches to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are brought in for managing strong emotions and impulsive reactions.
When relationship difficulties are central, she integrates emotionally-focused ideas and the Gottman Method to address communication and conflict habits. Hypnotherapy may be used as an adjunct tool when appropriate and requested.
People who prefer clear, structured sessions that focus on practical changes tend to do well with her style. She asks concrete questions, sets measurable goals, and checks progress each session. To start, she guides prospective clients through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Kerry uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and test new responses, often with practical exercises and homework. Client-Centered Therapy adds a focus on the client's own goals and priorities, keeping sessions grounded in what the person wants to change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for intense feelings and impulsive actions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will review your concerns and preferences and agree on which methods to try together. The plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked so the approach fits the client's goals and day-to-day life.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape the session length and frequency to match work, caregiving, or health constraints.
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 address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, emphasizing skill-building and small behavioral experiments. Sessions focus on noticing thought patterns and trying different responses.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience as a therapist. That experience informs a steady, skills-oriented approach to common problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT and practices in Florida. The profile lists her as a Florida LMFT and Florida psychologist in credential details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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