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Dr. Jean Kerry, LMFT

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jean

Dr. Jean Kerry brings 20 years of clinical experience to her Florida practice as an LMFT.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem struggles while also addressing related concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, and workplace issues. Her background supports a pragmatic, skills-oriented approach aimed at tangible improvements in daily functioning and relationships.

Her therapeutic style blends empathy with evidence-informed methods including Internal Family Systems, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. This mix allows her to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, emphasizing collaborative problem solving and practical tools alongside deeper emotional work.

Clients can expect a steady, respectful clinician who helps clarify goals, build coping strategies, and explore underlying patterns that influence behavior and wellbeing. Dr.

Kerry conducts sessions in English and offers remote formats to accommodate varied schedules. She holds Florida licensure as FL LMFT MT1288 and FL Psychologist PY5577 and works with a range of life challenges from post-traumatic stress and grief to issues of self-love, control, and forgiveness.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Dr. Jean Kerry brings several well-established approaches to remote work, including Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Internal Family Systems helps people identify and relate to different inner parts - for example protective or wounded parts - and supports gentle internal dialogue to reduce inner conflict and build self-leadership; this approach can be helpful for trauma responses, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and improve mood and coping with anxiety or depression.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than fixed. The therapist will discuss clients' priorities, try methods that fit the presenting concerns, and adjust techniques over time based on what is helpful. This process honors the client's preferences and goals while drawing from evidence-informed options when appropriate.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow continuity of care across busy schedules, provide options for different communication styles, and make it easier to attend regularly without travel. Licensed professionals can use these tools to deliver focused skills work, emotion-focused exploration, or a blend of interventions tailored to each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Jean Kerry works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain, communication problems, and workplace difficulties.
What is Dr. Kerry's therapeutic style like?
Her style combines empathy and practical skills, drawing from client-centered methods and structured therapies to help clients meet goals and manage emotions in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a variety of personal and relational challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida with credential details FL LMFT MT1288 and FL Psychologist PY5577 and practices in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this provider?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida, Florida

Languages

English