Jessica Klein, LMHC
Jessica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida.
About
Jessica is a compassionate and experienced therapist who has worked with individuals ages 6 and up, couples, and adults in both private practice and community-based mental health settings. She holds Gottman Level 1 training and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, inner-child work, and attachment-based approaches to support clients through a variety of concerns. Her areas of interest include life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and deepening self-understanding. Grounded in a strength-based philosophy, she strives to create a non-judgmental and safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.
EDUCATION
Jessica graduated from the University of South Florida with a master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling.
EXPERIENCE
Before becoming a therapist, she worked as a 3rd grade teacher—an experience that continues to inform her therapeutic work, especially when supporting clients in reconnecting with their inner child. This background enhances her ability to create a nurturing environment, attune to emotional needs with curiosity and care, and helps clients explore early experiences that may still shape their present-day thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
Specialties
Approaches
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Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is a highly effective, evidence-based approach for anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. Clients leave sessions with practical tools to create lasting change.
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Jessica is trained in the Gottman Method, one of the most respected approaches for couples counseling. Using structured assessments and proven interventions, she helps couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster deeper emotional connection.
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Jessica helps clients explore and heal early emotional wounds through inner child work. This gentle, supportive therapy allows individuals to reconnect with and nurture the parts of themselves that may hold unresolved pain, leading to greater self-compassion and emotional freedom.
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With narrative therapy, Jessica guides clients to examine and rewrite the personal stories that shape their sense of identity. This empowering approach encourages clients to move beyond limiting beliefs and step into a more authentic, empowered version of themselves.
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Jessica integrates attachment-based therapy to help clients understand how early relationships impact current emotional and relational patterns. By strengthening secure attachment, clients can build healthier relationships and enhance emotional well-being.