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Jessica Manley, LMHC

Compassionate counseling for life’s complex transitions
  • Person centered support
  • Evidence based strategies
  • Affirming therapeutic space

About Jessica Manley

Jessica Manley is a Florida-based LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 20 years of experience supporting people through challenging seasons of life. She focuses on creating a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore what is happening in their relationships, work lives, and inner worlds while moving toward personal growth and healing.

Her work often centers on concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and ongoing interpersonal stress. With a holistic, person-centered lens, she takes time to understand each client’s unique background and goals, including the ways attachment patterns, self-esteem, and major life transitions can shape day-to-day wellbeing. She is especially interested in supporting young adults, multicultural communities, and individuals seeking deeper insight into how past and present experiences influence current choices and connections.

Jessica integrates evidence-based methods with steady empathy to help clients build practical coping strategies and strengthen resilience. Whether someone is dealing with social anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, or working toward greater self-understanding, she offers respectful, curious, and professional support throughout the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jessica Manley have?

Jessica Manley has 20 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges.

Is Jessica Manley a licensed therapist?

Yes. Jessica Manley is licensed as an LMHC in Florida (FL LMHC MH12808).

In which languages does Jessica Manley provide therapy?

Jessica Manley provides therapy in English.

Where is Jessica Manley located?

Jessica Manley is located in Florida.

How can I work with Jessica Manley as my therapist?

You can work with Jessica Manley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for your needs and schedule.

Does Jessica Manley work with international clients?

No. Jessica Manley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jessica Manley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Therapy That Matches Your Goals and Style

Jessica Manley draws from approaches that support practical change while honoring each person’s lived experience. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes warmth, respect, and collaboration, helping clients feel supported as they explore stress, relationships, identity, and life transitions at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. It can be especially helpful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and self-esteem by identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing more workable responses. Motivational Interviewing can be a strong fit when someone feels stuck or ambivalent, including around addiction recovery and other behavior changes, by strengthening clarity and follow-through in a nonjudgmental way.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jessica works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want to change, what has or has not helped before, and what feels most comfortable, then adjusts the pace and tools to fit their needs and preferences.

Online therapy also offers flexibility. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to get support from home, during travel within the state, or around a busy schedule.

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