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Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff

Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff, LMFT

Florida

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LMFT - Young adult and relationship concerns

  • Behavioral activation
  • Attachment-focused work
  • DBT and CBT skills

About Zereana

Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of clinical experience based in Florida. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, ADHD, and challenges tied to parenting and caregiving. She is experienced supporting people in the LGBTQ community and those navigating complex life transitions.

Dr. Jess-Huff favors an educational, skills-based style. Sessions often focus on behavioral activation so clients leave with clear, practical steps to try between meetings. She uses evidence-based approaches in ways that are relatable and aimed at everyday change. Meetings build week to week, reinforcing skills and tracking progress.

Her background includes work with attachment-related difficulties and blended family stress, as well as problems like codependency, commitment issues, and coping with illness or chronic pain. She also addresses process addictions such as shopping and gambling, and has experience with love addiction concerns.

People who choose her often want structured sessions that mix talking with concrete practice. She supports those managing compassion fatigue, bipolar spectrum concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and recovery from domestic violence or separation. Her practice includes attention to both emotional patterns and practical behavior change.

Dr. Jess-Huff offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a brief matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.

Using attachment and skills-based approaches in online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It can help people understand connection, trust, and how they respond in intimate or family relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience and emphasizes open listening and validation. It helps when someone needs to talk through feelings and make sense of their choices without being judged.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It suits people dealing with anxiety, depression, or habits they want to shift by practicing small, achievable tasks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to use, combining approaches based on goals, preferences, and what shows progress in early sessions.

Session format details were not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Some people prefer sessions that focus on practicing skills between meetings, while others use sessions to talk through relationship patterns and plan behavioral experiments. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit daily life and goals.

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

Listed in

Texas, Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is educational and skills-focused, using behavioral activation so people leave sessions with practical actions to try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience as a therapist working across a variety of mental health and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in Texas and Florida, and practices from Florida.

Can non-US or international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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