- Emotion regulation skills
- Identity and self-worth
- Communication practice
About Jerrica
Jerrica Barksdale is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes. Many seeking her help feel disconnected from who they are or unsure about their direction, and she focuses on rebuilding a clearer sense of self and confidence.
Her approach emphasizes practical steps and honest conversation. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients notice patterns that lead to reactivity, communicate more clearly, and set boundaries that reduce resentment. Sessions include skill-building for managing strong emotions and strengthening everyday choices that support longer-term calm.
Jerrica pays attention to identity and how past experiences shape current behavior. She works with relationship challenges and communication problems by helping people name what they need and practice new ways of responding. Forgiveness, isolation, and questions of life purpose are included when they matter to the person in front of her.
She also welcomes clients who want faith or spirituality included. That dimension is always client-led and used only when it fits the person’s goals. The emphasis remains on practical tools and clearer thinking rather than abstract theory.
Sessions focus on building self-trust and managing emotional reactions so people can show up differently at home and work. She blends straightforward feedback with skills practice to help people move from reactive patterns toward steadier responses.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jerrica integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses. These methods help with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that lead to angry reactions by teaching concrete tools to interrupt automatic responses.She also uses narrative-influenced work that helps people rewrite the stories they tell themselves about who they are. This approach supports identity development, self-esteem, and decisions about relationships and life purpose by breaking down limiting beliefs into manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jerrica collaborates with each person to test techniques and adjust what they practice based on goals and everyday demands. She frames therapy as teamwork where the client’s preferences guide which tools are emphasized.
Practical benefits of working online with a licensed professional include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer interruptions from travel. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, use video when demonstration or role-play helps, or keep to audio for lower bandwidth moments. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for scheduling and session style.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus issues like communication problems and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on evidence-based techniques and skill practice to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a clinician working with mood and identity concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a CA LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.