Tenisha Pettus, LMFT

Florida · 14 years in practice

Tenisha Pettus is a licensed marriage and family therapist working in Florida.

License and registration

LMFT, Florida: MT4181 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1376175026 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Tenisha

Tenisha Pettus is a licensed marriage and family therapist working in Florida. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, anger, low self-esteem, addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, and related life changes. Tenisha aims to make the first step easier and encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy.

Tenisha keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She listens carefully, helps people name the patterns that cause pain, and works together with them to try new ways of handling problems.

Background and approach

Her background includes 14 years of clinical experience as an LMFT, which informs a practical approach to everyday struggles. She uses tools from systemic work to look at how relationships and family patterns influence current problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find the reasons they want change and build on their own strengths. Tenisha also addresses specific topics such as blended family issues, caregiver stress, workplace difficulties, sexual concerns including kink and alternative sex culture, and substance use challenges. Sessions aim to be respectful and nonjudgmental while focusing on what a person wants to change.

Therapy is offered in English and delivered in formats that fit busy lives. Tenisha supports clients who want practical tools, clearer communication, and steadier coping through the ups and downs of life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tenisha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Infidelity
Self-love
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Tenisha names

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Online support

How Tenisha’s Approaches Work Online

Systemic Therapy looks at how relationships and family patterns affect current problems. In sessions this means mapping who influences a person and spotting repeating interaction cycles that keep problems going. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors with simple experiments to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify why they want to change and build their own internal motivation to take steps forward.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Tenisha works with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. She will adjust the mix of approaches as needs change, so the plan evolves with what works in real life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and role-play communication practice. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexible ways to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical skills.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tenisha address?

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

How would you describe her therapy style?

Tenisha listens and works collaboratively to identify patterns and try clear, practical steps. Sessions are focused on real-life changes rather than jargon.

What is her professional background?

She has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of presenting concerns in therapeutic settings.

What credentials and location information are on file?

She holds the designation LMFT and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats can sessions take place?

Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

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