Effective Mental Health Care Support in a Virtual Setting

A Compassionate, Understanding, and Supportive Counselor

Life can bring seasons of uncertainty, change, and disconnection. You may find yourself feeling anxious or overwhelmed, adjusting to a new chapter, questioning what you want next, or trying to find your way back to yourself or your partner. You may not have all the answers right now—and therapy can provide the space to explore them.

At Speak Your Peace, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, mild depression, and significant life transitions, as well as couples who want to strengthen their relationships. For couples, this may include learning healthier ways to communicate, navigating trust concerns, reconnecting emotionally or intimately, rebuilding after difficult experiences, or exploring ethical non-monogamy and relationship agreements in a supportive and affirming environment.

With more than 20 years of experience in mental health counseling, I provide virtual therapy designed to be welcoming, collaborative, and free of judgment. I currently serve clients in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Washington, North Carolina, Kentucky, and South Carolina*.

You do not have to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. Sometimes the first step is simply having a space where you can speak openly, gain clarity, and decide what you want your next chapter—or your relationship—to look like.

Speak Your Peace. Find clarity. Strengthen your connections. Move forward with intention.

*South Carolina: TLC 1542 PC. License verification is available through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

About Me

Nerissa Pratt MS,LMHC-QS,LPC,LPCC,CST,NCC

I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, mild depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, and those who may simply feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next.

Life does not always go according to plan. Changes in relationships, careers, family, identity, or other areas of life can leave you feeling anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself. Sometimes, after a difficult experience or major transition, the goal is not to get back to “normal,” but to learn how to adjust to what life looks like now and create a new normal that feels fulfilling and manageable.

I also work with couples who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, reconnect emotionally or sexually, and strengthen their relationship. Whether you are struggling with repeated communication breakdowns, recovering from a betrayal, feeling more like roommates than partners, or trying to determine what your relationship needs to move forward, therapy can provide a space to have those conversations differently. I also provide a nonjudgmental and affirming space for couples and individuals exploring or practicing ethical non-monogamy and navigating the communication, boundaries, jealousy, trust, and relationship agreements that may come with it.

My role is to help you better understand what you are experiencing, develop practical coping and communication skills, recognize patterns that may no longer be working for you, and build upon the strengths you already have.

I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I believe therapy should be individualized rather than one-size-fits-all. I use a blend of therapeutic approaches based on your needs, goals, and circumstances. Some clients need support through a difficult but temporary season, while others benefit from ongoing therapy as they work toward deeper or longer-term changes.

Whether you are trying to manage anxiety, move through a life transition, feel more like yourself again, or rebuild connection and trust in your relationship, we can work together to help you determine what you need and how you want to move forward.

Mission Statement

My mission is to support individuals and couples as they navigate life’s transitions and challenges, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.