Yvonne Ricketts , LMHC

Yvonne Ricketts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who has provided in-person and virtual psychotherapy to children and adults for 12 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and has served in a variety of community agencies where she built additional clinical skills and on-the-job training.

Her professional training includes work with the Trauma Outcome Process and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, parenting skills education through Triple P (including Level 4 Standard Triple P and Level 5 Pathways Triple P), and Prepare/Enrich certification for couples, along with experience in narrative therapy and other modalities. These experiences inform her ability to work with a wide range of concerns such as family and relationship issues, grief, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, anger, and coping with life changes.

Yvonne approaches care with a caring, empathic, and non-judgmental stance and emphasizes respect for each person as an individual. Her cross-cultural experience and varied clinical background support a collaborative process that helps people identify strengths, build skills, and navigate transitions. She is currently accepting clients and works with both domestic and international individuals seeking support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Yvonne draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor online sessions to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship that helps people explore feelings and values and supports personal growth - it is useful for relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns and teaches practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing uses collaborative, goal-oriented conversation to strengthen motivation and commitment to change, which can be helpful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and ambivalence about treatment.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Yvonne works collaboratively with clients to assess goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive support from a licensed professional regardless of location.