Therapist profile
Jerrilynn Pratt-Mullen, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Trauma
Continue with JerrilynnKey details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 008653; LMHC, Florida / MH18747
- NPI1518562479
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Addictions
- Anger management
- CBT and DBT
About Jerrilynn
Jerrilynn Pratt-Mullen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with ten years of clinical experience based in Florida. She helps people address issues such as addiction, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and stress. Sessions focus on changing patterns that keep someone stuck and building practical skills for day-to-day life.
She encourages clients to notice the stories they tell themselves and to test whether those stories still make sense. Jerrilynn uses straightforward conversation and reflective listening to help people identify unhelpful thinking, shame cycles, and codependent behavior. She frames progress as clearer thinking, better boundaries, and fewer impulsive reactions rather than quick fixes.
Her practice draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral approaches and emotion-focused work. Sessions also incorporate strategies from acceptance-based and attachment-informed perspectives to help with relationships and self-regulation. Clients are invited to learn skills for mood management, distress tolerance, and healthier communication.
She addresses both mental health and substance use concerns and pays attention to how life stressors interact with emotional pain. Practical topics such as career, finances, and caregiving stress are part of the work when they affect wellbeing. Her aim is to support steady, realistic change rather than dramatic promises.
People who come to her often want concrete change: fewer angry outbursts, less reactivity, better sleep, or clearer priorities. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and persistent patterns like avoidance.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors. It is practical work for mood, sleep, anger, and stress by teaching strategies to reframe thoughts and try new behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These techniques can reduce impulsive reactions and improve how someone handles strong feelings.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as people learn what helps them most.
Confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist’s approaches are suited to brief skills work and longer-term therapy, and learning skills online can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. Practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed, work that translates to everyday routines, and the ability to schedule sessions without traveling, helping integrate therapy into daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with concerns such as addiction, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on changing unhelpful stories, learning coping skills, and improving communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a mental health professional.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and New York and practices from Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.