- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
- Practical strategies
About Jeanne
Jeanne Stearns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Recredentialed (LCSW-R) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, and trauma. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on building strengths people already have. Seeking help is described as a brave first step, and she positions herself as a supportive partner in that process.
With 20 years of experience, Jeanne draws on practical, down-to-earth methods. Sessions focus on clear goals, everyday strategies, and noticing patterns that get in the way of feeling better. She uses listening and questions to help clients name problems and try small changes between meetings.
Jeanne blends approaches such as client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and habits. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are used when clients want practical steps and motivation to change. Narrative therapy helps people reframe difficult life stories and see new possibilities.
People come to her with many concerns beyond anxiety and addiction, including grief, parenting stress, intimacy issues, codependency, and life transitions. Jeanne aims to make therapy understandable and usable so clients can apply what they learn to daily life.
Her tone in sessions is encouraging and straightforward. She helps people set realistic next steps and tracks progress over time. For those ready to explore change, she supports them in building clearer boundaries, steadier mood routines, and better communication habits.
How Jeanne's approaches translate to online work
Jeanne uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, listening-focused space where the client's priorities guide each session. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and to find their own path through stress or relationship strain.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and breaking patterns that feed addictions or low self-esteem. Motivational interviewing techniques are woven in when people need help finding the drive to make changes or to set manageable goals.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeanne will work with each person to figure out what methods fit their needs, goals, and style. That may mean trying one strategy for a few sessions and adapting it as progress is seen.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also permit different session rhythms so people can match therapy to work, family, or recovery needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jeanne address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and trauma-related concerns, as well as issues like grief, parenting strain, intimacy worries, codependency, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Jeanne uses a conversational, person-centered style that emphasizes listening, collaboration, and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She brings 20 years of professional experience helping people with mood, behavior, and relationship challenges and frames clients as experts in their own lives.
Which credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW-R license and practices in New York.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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