St. Petersburg Therapist Specializing in Couples Therapy, Inner Child Work & Anxiety Treatment
Jessica Klein, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Gottman trained couples therapist with a background in attachment-based healing
About Jessica
Jessica is a compassionate therapist who has worked with individuals and couples, across private practice and community mental health settings. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, inner child work, and attachment based approaches to support clients through life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and deepening self understanding. Grounded in a strength-based philosophy, Jessica creates a nonjudgmental, safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.
Credentials & Education
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — Florida | License #MH25177
M.S. in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Training
Trained in Inner Child Work & Attachment-Based Therapy
Who Jessica Supports
Jessica works with:
Couples seeking to improve communication and connection — using Gottman Method interventions to rebuild trust, resolve conflict, and foster emotional intimacy
Individuals healing childhood wounds — reconnecting with and nurturing their inner child to address unresolved emotional pain
Adults navigating anxiety — developing practical tools to manage worry, panic, and overwhelming thoughts
People experiencing depression — addressing low mood, hopelessness, and disconnection through evidence-based approaches
Individuals processing grief and loss — honoring loss while finding meaning and moving forward
People working through interpersonal challenges — relationship patterns, boundary setting, or social difficulties
Clients seeking deeper self-understanding — exploring how early experiences shape current thoughts, feelings, and relationships
St. Petersburg clients value Jessica's ability to create a nurturing, curious environment that honors both emotional safety and meaningful growth.
Jessica’s Approach to Therapy
Jessica blends evidence-based modalities with attachment-focused and narrative approaches. Her sessions are flexible and designed to help clients build practical skills while exploring deeper emotional patterns.
She focuses on:
Improving couples communication and trust using Gottman Method structured assessments and proven interventions
Healing childhood wounds through inner child work that allows clients to reconnect with and nurture parts of themselves holding unresolved pain
Reframing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and relationship stress
Rewriting limiting narratives through narrative therapy that empowers clients to move beyond restrictive beliefs
Understanding attachment patterns and how early relationships impact current emotional and relational dynamics
Creating emotional safety where clients can explore experiences with curiosity, attunement, and care
What Jessica Helps Clients With
Jessica supports Tampa clients experiencing:
Depression and low mood
Grief and loss
Couples communication challenges
Trust and intimacy issues in relationships
Childhood trauma and unresolved wounds
Life transitions and adjustment
Interpersonal relationship difficulties
Identity exploration and self-understanding
Attachment wounds and relational patterns
Jessica’s Background & Training
Jessica's professional experience includes:
Working with individuals ages 6 and up, couples, and adults across private practice and community mental health settings
Providing couples therapy using Gottman Method interventions
Supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief
Her advanced training includes:
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Training
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Narrative Therapy
Inner Child Work
Attachment-Based Therapy
A Message From Jessica
"Therapy is a space where you can feel truly heard, explore what's beneath the surface, and reconnect with parts of yourself that may need nurturing. Whether you're healing old wounds, strengthening your relationship, or navigating life's challenges, I'm here to support your journey with warmth, curiosity, and care."
Ready to work with Jessica?
We invite you to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION with us to begin your healing journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is inner child work and how does it help adults?
Inner child work helps you reconnect with the younger version of yourself who experienced emotional wounds, unmet needs, or difficult experiences. These early experiences often shape how you relate to yourself and others as an adult—influencing your self-worth, emotional reactions, and relationship patterns. By identifying and nurturing your inner child, you can develop self-compassion, heal old wounds, and break free from patterns that no longer serve you. This approach is particularly effective for people who struggle with shame, people-pleasing, or feeling emotionally stuck.
How does the Gottman Method help couples?
The Gottman Method is one of the most research-backed approaches to couples therapy. It uses structured assessments to identify strengths and areas for growth in your relationship, then provides proven interventions to improve communication, manage conflict, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Rather than vague advice, you get specific tools and frameworks based on decades of research into what makes relationships succeed or fail. It's practical, evidence-based, and focused on creating lasting change.
Can therapy help with anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere?
Yes. Anxiety that feels "random" often has underlying triggers rooted in past experiences, thought patterns, or nervous system responses. Through CBT and attachment-based work, therapy helps you identify what's actually driving the anxiety—whether that's unprocessed childhood experiences, unhelpful thinking patterns, or learned stress responses. You'll develop practical tools to manage symptoms while addressing the root causes, leading to lasting relief rather than just symptom management.
What's the difference between narrative therapy and traditional talk therapy?
Narrative therapy focuses on the stories you tell yourself about who you are, what you're capable of, and what your life means. Many people carry limiting narratives—"I'm broken," "I always mess things up," "I'm unlovable"—that were shaped by early experiences but don't reflect the full truth of who they are. Narrative therapy helps you examine these stories, challenge the ones that don't serve you, and rewrite them in ways that empower growth and authenticity. It's particularly effective for people feeling stuck in self-defeating patterns.
Do you work with children as well as adults?
Yes. Jessica works with clients ages 6 and up, including children, adolescents, and adults. Her background as a 3rd grade teacher gives her a unique ability to connect with younger clients and understand developmental needs. For children, therapy is tailored to be age-appropriate and often incorporates creative, playful approaches alongside evidence-based interventions.
How does attachment-based therapy help with current relationship problems?
Attachment-based therapy recognizes that your early relationships with caregivers created templates for how you connect with others as an adult. If you experienced inconsistent care, neglect, or trauma, you may struggle with trust, emotional intimacy, or fear of abandonment in current relationships. Understanding your attachment style helps you recognize patterns, develop secure attachment behaviors, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. This approach addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms.