Tenisha Pettus, LMFT - Therapist in Florida

About Tenisha

Tenisha Pettus is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and family conflicts. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they feel and what’s on their mind.

Her approach is practical and steady, focused on helping people manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day family interactions. Tenisha works with issues such as anger, self-esteem, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.

Background and approach

She also addresses workplace stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and concerns related to sexual expression and kink culture. In sessions she uses clear, hands-on methods to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing supports people making changes around substance use or other habits. Systemic Therapy guides conversations about how family roles and interactions shape problems.

Tenisha combines these approaches to fit each person’s situation and goals. She offers sessions in English and works with clients across Florida. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

Therapy is delivered through multiple online formats so people can pick what fits their life.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Tenisha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Systemic Therapy to address personal and family concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Systemic Therapy looks at how family roles and patterns shape problems and helps shift interactions between family members.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match a person’s needs and preferences. Together they adjust techniques as progress is made and as circumstances change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during busy weeks, long commutes, or life transitions. The combination of clear therapeutic methods and flexible session types helps people work on stress, relationships, and family dynamics in ways that fit their daily lives.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tenisha address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, career changes, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is direct and supportive, creating a nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and try practical steps. Sessions focus on concrete tools and clear next steps.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 14 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relationship concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, FL LMFT MT4181, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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