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Jeanne Stearns , LCSW-R

Therapist in New York

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About Jeanne

Jeanne Stearns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York who brings 20 years of professional experience to her work with individuals and families. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate addictions, address relationship challenges, and process trauma and abuse. Her background includes supporting clients facing depression, grief, parenting concerns, career transitions, and a range of other life stressors.

Jeanne centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are essential resources in the healing process. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical steps and strategies that feel achievable and aligned with their values. Seeking change is recognized as an act of courage, and Jeanne aims to support and empower clients as they take those first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Using a respectful, strengths-based approach, Jeanne helps clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and clarify goals. She works with issues that include intimacy and relationship concerns, family and blended family dynamics, addictions and process behaviors, trauma-related difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and challenges related to life transitions. Her practice is grounded in empathy and practical problem solving to help clients move forward on their own terms.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jeanne Stearns draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person's situation. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and recognizing the client as the authority on their own life - it helps when someone needs a supportive space to explore feelings and values. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation to make changes, which is especially useful for addictions and behavior change.

Determining the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jeanne partners with clients to consider their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they face, adjusting methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment fits the person's needs and evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Jeanne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while allowing clients to access licensed professionals from locations that work best for them.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Jeanne Stearns have?

Jeanne Stearns has 20 years of professional experience.

Is Jeanne Stearns a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW-R, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered. Her license details are NY LCSW-R 082561.

In which languages does Jeanne Stearns provide therapy?

Jeanne Stearns provides therapy in English.

Where is Jeanne Stearns located?

Jeanne Stearns is located in New York.

How can I work with Jeanne Stearns as my therapist?

You can work with Jeanne Stearns through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jeanne Stearns work with international clients?

Yes, Jeanne Stearns works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jeanne Stearns cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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