- CBT tools
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Jeanne
Jeanne Stearns is a New York LCSW-R with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and family-related issues. She also supports people facing grief, parenting and intimacy questions, career changes, and challenges like ADHD or bipolar disorder.
She starts by listening to each person's story and respects that people know their lives best. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps people can try between meetings. Jeanne uses approaches that encourage clear thinking and small, achievable changes rather than long explanations.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work in New York. That experience informs a straightforward style aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving daily functioning. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused tools to help people test new behaviors and notice what works.
Jeanne also uses Client-Centered and Narrative Therapy ideas to help people clarify what matters to them and rewrite the parts of their story that feel stuck. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used when people want help finding reasons to change and planning initial steps.
People in stephouseholds or blended family situations may find Jeanne helpful for issues like communication, loyalty conflicts, co-parenting tensions, and adjusting to new roles. She asks practical questions early on so sessions address the most pressing concerns. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on treating the person as the expert on their life. The therapist listens closely and reflects what she hears to help people clarify their priorities and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple experiments and skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Jeanne will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. That collaboration may include trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Session arrangements are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter room for a focused check-in. Others prefer shorter phone check-ins when video is difficult or want longer video meetings for deeper conversation. Discussing these practicalities early allows sessions to match daily schedules and energy levels.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, family concerns, grief, parenting, intimacy-related issues, and related topics including blended family issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She listens first and uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to try new behaviors and small experiments between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience providing mental health support in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Does she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; 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.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.