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Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff

Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff, LMFT

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate, practical therapy for daily life

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  • skill building
  • evidence based
  • LGBTQIA affirming

About Zereana

Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical, skills-based work so people leave sessions with clear steps to try at home. She aims to make sessions relatable and to help clients practice new behaviors between meetings.

Her style centers on behavioral activation and education. Sessions typically include learning tools, setting small goals, and reviewing what worked. The goal is steady skill building so clients can manage stress, anxiety, mood swings, and relationship strain more effectively.

Dr. Jess-Huff works with concerns such as ADHD, depression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, complex PTSD, and several process addictions including shopping and gambling. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and problems tied to chronic illness or caregiving.

She draws on several approaches to guide treatment, including attachment-based methods, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and emotionally focused ideas. These are used in practical ways rather than as technical labels, so clients can use them in daily life.

People who connect with her often want straightforward tools and a clear plan. The therapist sees clients aged 13 and older, and she works with people across diverse identities, including LGBTQIA individuals and those navigating gender transition.

How her approaches guide online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how patterns from close relationships show up now. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and fears of abandonment, and it can be useful for relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience and goals. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients make choices that match their values and needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related struggles where practice and tracking make a difference.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose strategies that match their needs and preferences. Together they try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time.

Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life. It can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, reduce commute time, and keep continuity across moves or travel. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Texas, Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns such as abandonment or codependency.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is educational and action-oriented, emphasizing behavioral activation and practical skills to try between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and focuses on skill building for mood, anxiety, trauma, and process addictions.

What credentials and location does she have?

She is an LMFT licensed in Texas and Florida and is based in Florida.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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