Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff, LMFT

Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on practical, skill-based therapy. She centers sessions on help that people can use right away. Each visit aims to leave clients with a clear plan and an action to try between sessions.

With 15 years of experience, Dr. Jess-Huff emphasizes behavioral activation and education in therapy. She blends several evidence-based approaches so the work feels relevant and down-to-earth. Sessions build skills progressively, week by week, so people can move toward healthier daily routines.

Her practice includes support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, and relationship concerns. She also focuses on grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Additional attention is given to attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, blended family challenges, chronic illness and pain, and recovery after domestic violence.

Dr. Jess-Huff has a particular interest in women's health and the LGBT community, including transgender-identifying individuals. She notes experience with adolescent clients ages 13 and older and with process addictions such as shopping and gambling. Her work often includes helping people understand patterns and try small changes that add up.

The style in sessions is collaborative and educational. Clients can expect clear steps, practical exercises, and ongoing skill building aimed at managing symptoms and improving everyday functioning.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early connection styles affect current bonds. It can be useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and improving communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and provides practical skills to change daily routines and manage symptoms like anxiety or depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions and how they shape relationship patterns, helping people name feelings and respond differently in close interactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know how the therapist is meeting with clients. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on stressful days. If camera time is difficult, you can discuss alternatives with the therapist when arranging sessions to match your comfort and schedule.