- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- CBT and systemic
About Tenisha
Tenisha Pettus is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns and helps young adults navigating the pressure of early independence and life changes.
She works in a straightforward way. Sessions begin by identifying the most pressing concerns and practical goals. Tenisha uses conversation, reflection, and structured exercises to help people notice patterns and try new approaches to problems like anxiety, anger, or difficulty connecting with others.
Her background in systemic work means she pays attention to relationships and roles that affect day-to-day life. That can look like mapping family dynamics, noticing how work and home interact, or testing small behavior shifts and seeing what changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice different reactions. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to explore readiness for change and to build momentum for concrete steps, such as addressing substance use or setting boundaries.
Tenisha is direct but nonjudgmental when tackling topics that can feel sensitive, including intimacy-related issues, body image, kink culture, and the stress of caregiving or blended families. She asks practical questions and sets short-term goals to help people move forward.
If you are in Florida and want to learn how sessions are structured, the next step is to review online therapy options and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment.
How Tenisha uses CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Systemic work online
Tenisha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that feed anxiety or low self-esteem. CBT sessions usually include identifying unhelpful beliefs and practicing alternative behaviors to see what changes in daily life.Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify a person’s reasons for change and to build small, achievable steps. This approach is often helpful when someone is weighing changes around substance use, work habits, or relationship boundaries.
Systemic Therapy looks at how relationships and roles affect current problems. That can mean tracking family dynamics, workplace interactions, or how blended family roles create ongoing stress. The work focuses on practical adjustments rather than abstract theory.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions are framed around doable goals and regular check-ins so the plan can adapt as progress is made.
Formats for sessions are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around school, jobs, and caregiving, and it can allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to keep therapy consistent with everyday schedules.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, plus areas like grief, addiction, workplace problems, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her approach?
She uses practical conversation, structured exercises, and short-term goals. Sessions mix systemic thinking with CBT and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Tenisha has 14 years of professional experience working with relational and individual concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMFT and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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