Therapist profile
Jean Kilsheimer Caserta, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and narrative
About Jean
Jean Kilsheimer Caserta is an LMFT licensed in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and related issues. Sessions are offered in English and French and she accepts international clients.
Jean began her career as a teacher and moved into behavioral work after seeing how family and school systems shape a person. She completed a Master of Science in Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida, and has long worked in school systems, church programs, and private practice. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Education and French and classroom endorsements that include ESOL and learning disabilities.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods so the work fits the problem at hand. She uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most. She also uses solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify practical steps that change daily patterns.
Because much of her early work was with children and families in schools, she brings experience with blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and caregiver stress. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, and responding to sudden life changes.
Jean writes plainly and listens closely. She offers direct problem-solving when clients want concrete tools, and deeper narrative work when people need to make sense of their history. If her combination of family-focused experience and practical methods feels relevant, clients are invited to explore the online matching process to schedule an initial meeting.
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Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the client. Sessions concentrate on the client's priorities, letting the person guide the topics while the therapist reflects and clarifies what comes up. This approach helps when someone needs space to be heard and to sort out immediate concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Jean uses practical CBT techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and to try small experiments that can change day-to-day routines. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change. It uses focused questions and collaborative planning to build motivation and set achievable next steps, which works well for addictions, ambivalence, and behavior change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jean will collaborate with each client to decide which methods suit their goals and circumstances. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain continuity when life gets hectic, and the therapist will discuss how to schedule meetings in a way that fits everyday routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, French
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What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative work, solution-focused tools, and motivational interviewing to match the approach to the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience including work in schools, church programs, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices with a background in family therapy and education.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm specific session arrangements during the matching process.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session delivery methods.
How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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