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Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff, LMFT

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for change

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Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLMFT
  • Licenses listedLMFT, Texas (no. 201196); LMFT, Florida (no. MT4356)
  • NPI number1841458627
  • Experience15 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse
  • Approaches includeAttachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Behavioral activation
  • Addictions support
  • Attachment focus

About Zereana

Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She emphasizes practical, skill-based work so people leave sessions with clear steps to try at home. Her approach aims to help people feel heard and move toward healthier daily routines one skill at a time.

She uses behavioral activation alongside several therapy approaches to help with mood, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Sessions focus on learning and practicing new skills rather than only talking about problems. That makes progress easier to notice and build on week to week.

Her practice includes work with stress, depression, complex trauma, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity concerns, and addictions such as shopping, gambling, and love addiction. She also supports issues tied to relationships, intimacy, grief, and parenting strain. She has particular interest in women's health and in supporting people who identify as transgender.

Dr. Jess-Huff blends client-centered and attachment-informed ideas with cognitive and emotion-focused techniques. That mix aims to help people understand patterns, shift harmful reactions, and strengthen important relationships. Sessions typically include teaching, collaborative planning, and practiced exercises to use between meetings.

People interested in starting are invited to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule. Her licensure is LMFT and she practices in Florida while also working with international clients in English.

Online therapy and practical, skills-based approaches

The therapist commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how close relationships shape feelings and reactions, helping people change patterns that cause repeated hurt. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new behaviors that improve mood and day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and needs. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting plans as progress is reviewed together.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives by cutting commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering options that avoid being on camera when that helps someone feel more comfortable. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and attachment-focused work to remote sessions, offering the same focus on skill-building, planning, and practice between meetings.

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

Credentials

Texas, Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Dr. Jess-Huff works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related problems such as codependency and communication struggles.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Her style is educational and skill-based, using behavioral activation and related methods so people leave each session with concrete practices to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds the LMFT credential and practices in Florida with licensure noted for TX LMFT and FL LMFT.

In what languages and with international clients can she work?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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