Therapist profile
Jessica Manley, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Codependency and Relationships
Continue with JessicaWhere Jessica stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH12808
- NPI
- 1720543374
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Jessica
Jessica Manley is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strains, codependency, and life transitions. Jessica also supports people coping with trauma, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than labels. She listens to how problems show up in daily life and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations often include setting small goals and trying concrete changes between sessions.
Jessica blends several therapy approaches to fit what each person needs. She uses client-centered work to follow the client’s priorities and psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns from the past. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques are used to build coping skills and short-term plans.
People are invited to talk about relationships, addiction, work stress, or grief in a straightforward way. Sessions can include exploring attachment patterns, practicing new ways to set boundaries, or working through feelings triggered by others’ behavior. The aim is better day-to-day functioning rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes two decades of direct clinical practice with adults in Florida. Jessica draws on that experience to help people move from automatic reactions toward clearer choices. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and personal goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps the client find their own solutions to relationship patterns, stress, or low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. In sessions this can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing alternative responses, and practicing skills for anxiety, depression, or anger management.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change. It uses a conversational stance to explore mixed feelings and build the person’s own reasons for trying something different, which can be helpful for substance use or making lifestyle shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking to know how Jessica conducts sessions online. Many people choose remote work because it can fit into a workday, avoid travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper exploration. Discussing practical needs during the first scheduling step makes it easier to pick a format that fits everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship issues, codependency, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She listens for patterns, sets small goals, and tries concrete changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults in clinical settings and community practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.