Jean Kilsheimer Caserta , LMFT

Jean Kilsheimer Caserta welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting struggles, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and the day-to-day strain of life changes. Jean speaks English and French and brings 25 years of clinical experience to sessions in Florida and with international clients.

She uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people find clearer next steps. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and what is getting in the way. Jean adapts her methods to each person, drawing on client-centered work that listens first and problem-solving techniques that map out short-term goals.

Her training includes a Master of Science in Family Therapy and a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential. Earlier work as an educator and behavioral specialist shaped her belief that people are influenced by family and environment. That perspective guides how she looks at concerns like attachment, blended family issues, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.

Jean also uses cognitive behavioral tools to address negative thinking and skill-building, narrative approaches to reframe painful life stories, and motivational interviewing when people want support making real changes. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the therapist listens, offers options, and helps people try new ways of coping.

Outside the office she is a mother, grandmother, and longtime resident of Florida. Her background as an educator and as someone who managed her own anxiety and depression informs a compassionate, down-to-earth style in sessions.

How Jean's approaches work online

Jean often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy when meeting online. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and helping people name their priorities, which helps when someone wants a respectful space to talk through worries or family strain. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thinking patterns and practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change behaviors that cause problems.

She also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel unsure or stuck. That approach uses short, collaborative conversations to build motivation and plan achievable steps. Choosing which approach to use is a team effort; the therapist and client discuss goals and try methods that fit the person's situation and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions are good when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit brief updates, homework, or people who prefer typing their thoughts. These options help therapy fit into busy days, caregiving routines, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on progress.