Tenisha Pettus, LMFT

Tenisha Pettus is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Florida. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship concerns, and intimacy-related issues, including sexual dysfunction. She also supports those coping with grief, addiction, workplace strain, and questions about self-esteem and identity.

Tenisha keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they think and feel. She encourages small, practical steps that can be tried between meetings.

With 14 years of experience, Tenisha draws on several methods to match what each person needs. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is weighing change or struggling with addiction. Systemic therapy informs work around family patterns and relationship dynamics.

In sessions she listens for patterns that cause recurring stress and offers concrete skills to shift them. She will help set achievable goals and track progress in ways that fit daily life. People often leave with clearer next steps and tools to handle hard moments.

Tenisha practices in Florida and conducts her work in English. If you want to begin, you would start by choosing the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Tenisha uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method she uses to support people who are deciding about change, such as with addiction or health goals. Systemic therapy looks at patterns between people and within families, helping identify repetitive cycles and practical ways to shift them.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Tenisha works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts techniques when something is not working well.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a workday or between other responsibilities. Different formats can also accommodate quieter audio-only visits or shorter check-ins when needed, so ask about current options when you set up your first appointment.