Jean Kilsheimer Caserta, LMFT
Practical, narrative-based therapy for life changes
Details
| Name | Jean Kilsheimer Caserta |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, French |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Jean
Jean Kilsheimer Caserta offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and life transitions. She writes and speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Jean uses simple language and gentle curiosity to help clients make sense of what they are living through.
Jean trained as a teacher and worked in schools before shifting into family therapy. She earned a Master of Science in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and holds the Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential.
Background and approach
Her background also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Education and French and many years working with students who have learning differences or behavioral concerns. In treatment she draws on Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other approaches.
That means she helps people tell the stories that shape their lives, examines the thoughts that keep problems going, and centers the client's own priorities. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented while honoring each person's values and history. Over 25 years in varied settings - schools, church programs, and independent practice - shaped her practical, down-to-earth style.
She has experience supporting people with depression, addictions, relationship and family stress, ADHD, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and issues tied to adoption and attachment. Jean works in English and French and welcomes clients who prefer different session formats. She combines life experience and professional training to help people find clearer paths forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting issues among the things Jean works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jean among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jean among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jean among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jean among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jean directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jean directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Jean uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the problems they face and re-author the stories that shape their lives. That approach is useful for grief, identity questions, attachment and adoption-related issues, and long-standing patterns that feel stuck. Client-Centered Therapy forms the backbone of her sessions, which means she listens closely, follows the client's pace, and builds on each person's strengths to set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when practical skill work is helpful - identifying thought patterns, testing them, and practicing new behaviors for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may shift over time as priorities change or new issues emerge.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people meet face-to-face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter updates, notes between sessions, or flexible communication when schedules are tight. These options give practical flexibility while keeping the focus on the therapeutic goals the client sets.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Jean help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using narrative approaches, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to set clear, achievable goals.
What is Jean's professional background?
Jean began as a teacher and behavioral specialist, then earned a Master of Science in Family Therapy and has worked in schools, church programs, and independent practice for 25 years.
Which credentials and location are listed for Jean?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, FL LMFT, and is based in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and French, and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Jean offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost 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 Jean?
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