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Jean Bennett

Straightforward, collaborative care for life changes

LMHC New York

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jean

Jean Bennett is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with eight years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of practical strategies and warm, down-to-earth interaction to help people navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, anger, and issues related to sexuality and identity. Her background includes work with a wide range of mood and stress-related concerns as well as addiction, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related struggles.

Jean favors a conversational, collaborative stance that prioritizes each person’s goals and values. She combines evidence-based techniques with client-centered listening so sessions feel straightforward and focused rather than formal or intimidating.

Clients can expect a calm, genuine presence that helps map options for change and build skills to manage symptoms and life transitions. Jean aims to support and empower people as they work toward more satisfying relationships, greater emotional balance, and clearer direction in personal and career matters.

Approach-Focused Online Care with Practical Tools

Jean uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to build practical skills for managing anxiety, panic, depression, and mood fluctuations. CBT techniques often include tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing behavioral experiments to reduce distress.

She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and collaboration so the client’s values and goals guide the work. This approach is useful when people need a supportive space to explore identity, relationship concerns, or emotional reactions without feeling judged.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Jean works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences. Together they set goals and select tools from different approaches so the work stays practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and differing communication styles. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and allow clients to choose the way of working that feels most comfortable and accessible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Jean works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, stress and coping with life changes, addiction, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem challenges.
What is Jean's therapeutic approach and style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical interventions drawn from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, maintaining a laid-back, genuine style that focuses on building options for change.
How much experience does she have?
Jean has eight years of professional experience working with people across mood, stress, and relational concerns.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential NY LMHC 013193 and she practices in New York.
Does Jean offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
Jean provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesInfidelityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English