Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC

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Compassionate counselor blending narrative and practical tools

Details

Name	Yvonne Ricketts
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	12

About Yvonne

Yvonne Ricketts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions and offers both video and phone options as well as chat and text messaging. Yvonne meets people where they are and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical.

She trained in counseling psychology and has worked in community agencies. That background gives her experience with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, anger, addiction, bipolar disorder, and trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Yvonne also focuses on parenting, family matters, ADHD, stress, relationships, and coping with life changes. Her approach mixes Narrative Therapy with client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when they fit a person's goals.

In a session she listens first, then helps people tell their story in a way that clarifies problems and points to next steps. Yvonne aims to be caring and nonjudgmental. She helps people sort through emotions and practical choices.

Sessions tend to be conversational and goal oriented, with attention to strengths and to personal history. People who prefer a respectful, story-based approach often find her style helpful. She offers options for live video, phone, chat, or messaging so therapy can fit different schedules and communication preferences.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues among the things Yvonne works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Yvonne among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Yvonne among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Yvonne among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Yvonne among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Yvonne among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Yvonne 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 Yvonne directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Yvonne often uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reshape the stories that guide their lives. This approach looks at how events and relationships have been described and helps people see new meanings and choices. It can be helpful for issues like grief, relationship struggles, and coping with major life changes.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental listening stance so people can explore feelings at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that ease anxiety or depression. Together these approaches give both reflective and action-focused options in sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to match methods to the individual's goals, needs, and preferences. That means adjusting the mix of narrative, listening, and skill-building over time as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose a format that feels comfortable for talking or writing. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help you carry therapeutic work into everyday life.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she address?

She works with a broad set of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, bipolar disorder, anger, ADHD, stress, relationship and parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is caring and client-centered, focused on listening first and then helping people tell their story to find practical next steps.

How long has she practiced?

She has 12 years of experience working in clinical and community settings with adults and others presenting a range of concerns.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She is licensed in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices from that state.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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