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Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Depression and Anxiety
See online therapy optionsAbout Yvonne
Yvonne Ricketts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, parenting challenges, addiction, ADHD, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
She offers straightforward, practical psychotherapy. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and habits that get in the way and trying different ways of responding. Yvonne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused ideas to build steps people can try between sessions.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and years in community agencies. That mix gives experience with a range of everyday problems and transitions. She also has experience with parenting skills education and work with trauma-related concerns.
In sessions she listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then helps people test small changes. She draws on narrative techniques to help people reframe their experiences and on motivational interviewing when people want help finding reasons to change. The focus is on practical next steps rather than long explanations.
Yvonne offers services in English and accepts international clients. People who want a structured, problem-solving approach with clear steps to try often find this style useful. To confirm session options before booking, check the online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Yvonne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and helping people clarify their goals so they can decide what matters most. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about changing a habit by exploring their own reasons for wanting to try something different.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to see which methods match their goals and preferences, and she may combine elements from different approaches as needs change over time.
The original biography mentions both face-to-face and virtual psychotherapy historically, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. If video is difficult, people may prefer phone check-ins to conserve bandwidth or to have a quieter experience. Confirm the exact formats offered when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, parenting challenges, addiction, ADHD, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then test practical alternative responses between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and has about 12 years of experience working in community agencies and clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions both face-to-face and virtual psychotherapy historically; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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