Yvonne Ricketts , LMHC

Yvonne Ricketts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida - an LMHC is a licensed professional trained to provide psychotherapy and mental health support. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and she has practiced in both face-to-face and virtual settings working with children and adults.

Her clinical background includes roles in community agencies and a range of on-the-job training in multiple therapeutic modalities. She brings a caring, empathic, and non-judgmental presence to her work, and her cross-cultural experience informs an approach that recognizes each person as an individual. That perspective supports her ability to connect with clients and guide them through meaningful change.

Ricketts holds specific training in Trauma Outcome Process and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and she is certified in parenting interventions including Triple P Level 4 Standard and Level 5 Pathways. She also holds Prepare/Enrich certification for couples and uses narrative therapy among other tools to tailor care to client needs. Yvonne frames her work around helping people navigate life changes and challenges with competence and compassion, offering support that is practical and grounded in proven therapeutic methods.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options with Yvonne Ricketts

Yvonne Ricketts integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a warm, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist supports personal growth and self-understanding - this approach is helpful for building trust and addressing relationship or life transition concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Narrative therapy invites clients to explore the stories they tell about their lives and to reframe those narratives in ways that open up new possibilities and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yvonne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. She adapts techniques as progress and priorities evolve so therapy remains practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy with Yvonne offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity of support while working with licensed professionals and therapists.