- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Client-centered approaches
About Jeanne
Jeanne Stearns is a New York LCSW-R with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and family concerns including family of origin issues. Jeanne also addresses depression, grief, intimacy questions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career crossroads, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
Jeanne uses a client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert on their life. She listens for what matters most and helps people notice patterns that keep repeating. In sessions she often pairs this with cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thoughts and with solution-focused methods to build small, practical steps.
Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when people are trying to change substance use or other behaviors. Narrative techniques are used to unpack personal stories and how those stories shape current choices. Together these methods are aimed at clearer decision making and steadier coping.
People come to her for both short-term problem solving and longer conversations about identity and family roles. She will help identify goals and suggest exercises between sessions. Practical tools, simple experiments, and steady listening are common features of her work.
Jeanne sees clients in New York and works in English. International clients are accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the site button to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
Approaches used in online sessions
Jeanne uses client-centered work to focus on each person’s priorities. This approach means the therapist listens closely and responds to what the client says matters, helping them make sense of current problems and decide what to work on next.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and test thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or interpersonal difficulties. CBT in short term work can produce concrete steps and exercises to practice between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to change habits such as substance use or other addictive behaviors. It emphasizes exploring ambivalence and building internal motivation for change rather than pushing advice.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Jeanne will talk with the client about goals and try different methods to see what fits. Adjustments are expected and part of the work together as needs and preferences become clearer.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits better around work or family responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, family concerns including family of origin issues, depression, grief, intimacy, parenting, anger, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered work, combines cognitive behavioral techniques, and uses solution-focused and narrative approaches to help people identify patterns and make practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats explicitly; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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