- Compassionate listening
- Skill‑based strategies
- Collaborative planning
About Yvonne
Yvonne Ricketts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings 12 years of experience working with people who are navigating complex life changes. Yvonne offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Her background includes roles in community agencies and a range of on-the-job learning across different therapeutic approaches. These experiences shape how she works with clients from varied cultural backgrounds.
Yvonne helps people facing issues such as parenting challenges, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and relationship struggles. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, immigration-related stress, and post-traumatic stress. Her approach is practical and person-focused rather than one-size-fits-all.
In sessions she uses methods that emphasize the client’s perspective and goals. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape plans with each person. The work often includes learning new coping skills and trying small, achievable changes.
Yvonne aims to partner with people who want clear steps and steady support through difficult transitions. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether her straightforward, collaborative style matches their needs before starting.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what matters most, and helps people feel heard as they figure out next steps. This approach is helpful for emotional concerns like grief and relationship stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes concrete exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress and to manage mood-related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Then she will suggest one or a mix of approaches and adjust plans as progress unfolds so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use approaches like CBT homework or narrative exercises between meetings to keep momentum going.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including parenting, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is caring and nonjudgmental, with a practical focus on small, useful changes. She combines listening with hands-on strategies to help people reach their goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and has worked in community agencies. Her training includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - licensed in Florida and practices there.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are fees and sessions structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.