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Jean Starr, LISW
- Experience8 years
- LocationIowa
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Jean
Jean Starr is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Iowa who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and depression, including losses such as pregnancy loss and pet bereavement.
Background and approach
She also works with clients facing intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, and the practical and emotional challenges that come with life transitions. Her practice extends to issues like caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, codependency, and social anxiety.
With eight years of professional experience, Jean emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s particular situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that honors their goals and readiness for change while building practical coping skills and emotional insight. Jean frames seeking help as a courageous first step and positions herself as a supportive partner in the work toward greater wellbeing and purpose.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access
Jean uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people develop clearer coping skills and improve emotional regulation. One commonly used approach focuses on practical skill-building and problem solving to reduce anxiety and manage stress, which can be helpful for day-to-day functioning and attention-related challenges. Another frequently employed method centers on processing grief and relational pain through guided conversation and reflective work, supporting people as they navigate loss and intimacy concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. The therapist works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjusts methods over time so the plan remains aligned with the client's needs and progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and support to work well in each format, helping clients move toward their goals in a way that suits their lifestyle.
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Experience
8+ years
Licensed
Iowa
Languages
English