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Tenisha Pettus

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMFT Florida

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Tenisha

Tenisha Pettus is a Florida-based licensed marriage and family therapist who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, anger management, and a wide range of intimacy and life-stage concerns.

Background and approach

With 14 years of professional experience, she often addresses challenges related to self-esteem, addiction, grief, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to sexual expression such as BDSM and alternative sex culture. Her practice also includes work on blended family dynamics, infidelity, caregiving stress, body image, and workplace difficulties.

Pettus emphasizes partnership in therapy, creating an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. She blends practical strategies with systemic thinking to help clients identify patterns, set goals, and try new ways of coping.

Motivational interviewing techniques are used when exploring readiness for change and building internal motivation. Clients can expect a warm, direct approach that balances skill-building with attention to relational context and individual strengths.

Approaches that guide online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients recognize connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to practice concrete strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a persons readiness for change and strengthening their own reasons for pursuing new habits or recovery goals. Systemic Therapy examines patterns within relationships and family systems to clarify how interactions influence individual well-being and decision making.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify goals, consider what methods feel most useful, and adapt techniques over time. This collaborative exploration aims to match practical tools with the clients preferences and life circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, balance therapy with work or family responsibilities, and access licensed professionals from wherever clients are located in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress and anxiety, relationship and family problems, anger, self esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. Additional attention is given to topics like BDSM and alternative sex culture, blended family concerns, and sexual dysfunction.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change, and Systemic Therapy to explore relational patterns and family dynamics.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
This clinician brings 14 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
The therapist is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential FL LMFT MT4181 and practices from Florida.
Can I work with this therapist in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsInfidelitySelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSystemic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English