About Gerald
Gerald Syrkett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 13 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, and addictions, and he also focuses on guilt and shame as well as veteran and armed forces issues and prejudice and discrimination.
He approaches sessions believing clients know their own stories and strengths. That means conversations are centered on what the person brings, not on one-size-fits-all techniques. Gerald listens, reflects, and helps people test new ways of responding to difficult feelings.
His work draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how important relationships shape current feelings. He also uses a client-centered way of working that keeps the person preferences and pace in focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
In a typical session he helps people talk through what feels stuck and then practices concrete steps to change how they react. That can include short exercises to try between sessions and checking what worked. Gerald encourages practical adjustments that fit into daily life instead of abstract tasks.
People who carry guilt or shame often find it hard to name those feelings. He offers clear ways to talk about guilt and shame and to see how they affect mood and behavior. For anyone starting, he asks a few straightforward questions to identify immediate concerns and priorities.
How Gerald's approaches work online
Gerald draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Attachment-based approaches look at how important relationships shape current feelings and how past bonds influence present reactions. Client-centered work keeps the conversation focused on the person's own perspective, priorities, and pace so they lead which topics matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gerald will talk with the person about goals, how they react to different methods, and what feels useful. Together they decide which ideas to try first and adjust the plan as needed based on real results from sessions and at-home practice.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on a break, or avoiding being on camera when that helps. Those practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent and test the approaches discussed in sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support?
He works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, depression, ADHD, and addictions, and has a specific focus on guilt and shame plus veteran and armed forces issues and prejudice and discrimination.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses client-centered conversations and CBT techniques to name those feelings and practice small changes in thought and behavior that reduce their hold.
How much experience does he have?
Gerald has 13 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.