- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Parenting programs
About Yvonne
Yvonne Ricketts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She has worked in community agencies and provided both face-to-face and virtual psychotherapy. Her practice addresses problems such as family conflict, grief, parenting stress, depression, ADHD, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Her training includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry. She also holds certifications in parenting skills education, including Triple P Level 4 Standard and Level 5 Pathways, and Prepare/Enrich for couples preparing for marriage or strengthening an existing marriage. These credentials inform how she structures practical sessions.
Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect a person’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when clients feel stuck or unsure about change.
Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of her toolkit. These approaches help people reframe problems and focus on small, realistic steps forward. She draws on experience across cultures to adapt language and examples so clients can apply what they learn.
People who reach out for help with anger find practical skills for managing reactions and improving communication. The therapist works collaboratively to set goals, teach tools, and track progress over time.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting a person's experience so they feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs a space to sort through feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger-related patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their goals and build motivation for change when they feel stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is tracked over sessions.
The original biography notes that she has provided both face-to-face and virtual psychotherapy, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel. Those practical advantages help many people keep momentum while they learn skills for managing anger, improving communication, and coping with life changes.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including family matters, grief, parenting, depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship problems, trauma, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using listening and reflection alongside goal-focused techniques like CBT and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of experience working in community agencies and providing psychotherapy in person and virtually.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions both face-to-face and virtual psychotherapy; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.