Therapist profile
Jessica Manley, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH12808
- NPI1720543374
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT for thought patterns
- Client-centered listening
- Motivational interviewing
About Jessica
Jessica Manley is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem difficulties, career strain, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and other life changes.
She uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Sessions center on talking through problems, identifying patterns, and practicing concrete skills. She draws on Client-Centered ideas to keep the client's perspective central and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and anxiety.
Jessica also incorporates Motivational Interviewing to help with substance use and commitment to change, and she uses Solution-Focused techniques when people want short-term, goal-directed work. Her psychodynamic perspective helps uncover recurring relationship themes and attachment patterns that can underlie anger and intimacy issues.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns beyond anger, including trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, codependency, communication problems, and blended family challenges. She works with people navigating divorce, aging and geriatric issues, and the fallout from natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Jessica aims to help people notice what keeps patterns going, try new responses, and track what changes. People who want clear strategies alongside reflective exploration often opt for this mix of approaches.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's perspective and reflecting it back so they feel heard. Online sessions using this approach prioritize active listening and helping clients name emotions and needs, which can be useful for anger and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small behavioral experiments, and practicing new coping skills between meetings to reduce reactivity.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change. It is helpful when substance use or ambivalence about change ties into anger or relationship problems, and it focuses on building motivation in short, practical steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This happens together, so clients have a say in which methods continue.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments, helping people keep therapy practical in everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she work with?
She supports people who snap at loved ones, feel building resentment, or struggle with anger linked to stress, trauma, or addiction.
How does she approach anger in sessions?
She blends Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral techniques to identify triggers and practice different responses.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and behavior concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and provides services from Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are the sessions offered in?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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