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Jeanne Stearns

Experienced LCSW-R focusing on practical change

LCSW-R New York

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jeanne

Jeanne Stearns is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York who brings two decades of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, navigate relationship and family concerns, and recover from trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Her practice also attends to mood concerns such as depression and bipolar issues, as well as challenges like grief, parenting struggles, intimacy-related matters, and life transitions. Jeanne centers her approach on the client as the expert in their own life, blending practical strategies with empathic listening.

She uses evidence-based tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques to help clients identify patterns, set achievable goals, and build on existing strengths. Motivational interviewing and narrative methods are also woven into her work to support change and reframe personal stories.

Jeanne accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering flexibility in communication to fit different needs. Clients who are ready to make a change can expect collaborative support aimed at empowerment and practical growth.

Her New York license (LCSW-R) reflects formal clinical qualifications and a long-standing commitment to helping people move toward more fulfilling lives.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Jeanne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. She also employs client-centered therapy which emphasizes empathic listening and building on the client's strengths to guide the work in a way that feels respectful and validating.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic conversation. Jeanne treats treatment planning as a collaborative process and will work with each person to determine which combinations of techniques best fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into daily life, and they allow Jeanne to adapt session style and pacing to what works best for each client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jeanne address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and coping with life changes, among others listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused exercises, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to support goal-setting and change.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with diverse clinical concerns and draws on that experience to tailor interventions to each person's needs.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Jeanne holds an LCSW-R license in New York with license number NY LCSW-R 082561 and practices from that jurisdiction.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English to accommodate people outside her immediate region.
What session formats are available?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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