- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Goal oriented
About Jeanne
Jeanne Stearns is a New York licensed social worker with 20 years of experience. She focuses on work and wellbeing concerns alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges. Jeanne aims to help people find practical ways to feel steadier and more able to handle day-to-day pressures.
She begins by listening closely and helping people name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, clarifying goals, and testing small changes that fit a person's life. Jeanne encourages clear steps people can try between meetings to see what helps.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that put the person's perspective first and on cognitive behavioral tools to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing is used to boost readiness for change, while narrative and solution-focused ideas help people reframe problems and find workable solutions.
Jeanne has worked with people facing trauma, grief, parenting strains, career crossroads, and mood shifts such as depression or bipolar challenges. She also helps with process and substance-related addictions, social anxiety, and issues tied to family history and relationship patterns. The work often includes improving communication, coping with life transitions, and rebuilding a sense of purpose.
Her practical style aims to make progress clear and manageable. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Jeanne’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and clearer about their own priorities and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches ways to notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and to try new responses that reduce stress and anxiety.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jeanne will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. That means trying ideas out and checking what helps over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work during life transitions or while living in a different region from the therapist. Licensed professionals can use the same practical techniques online that they use in person, while tailoring each session to the individual’s routine and obligations.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems might Jeanne help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, highlights strengths, and works with clients to try small, doable changes between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Jeanne has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people facing a range of life and mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds a New York LCSW-R credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.