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LCSW-R

Jeanne Stearns, LCSW-R

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jeanne

Jeanne Stearns is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with two decades of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma, and mood concerns.

Background and approach

She centers the person’s perspective, working from the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives and that existing strengths are essential tools in navigating change. Jeanne emphasizes practical, compassionate support that helps clients take the steps they choose toward greater well-being.

Her work spans a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting struggles, intimacy-related issues, career transitions, bipolar mood management, and ADHD among other challenges. She integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies alongside narrative and client-centered approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs.

Jeanne aims to empower clients to build on their resilience, clarify goals, and develop concrete skills for coping with life’s transitions and setbacks.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective, helping them build on their own strengths and move at a pace that feels right. This approach is useful for people seeking empathetic support while exploring life changes or emotionally difficult topics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify a person’s own reasons for change and strengthens motivation, especially when facing addictions or ambivalence about making different choices.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeanne works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then integrates methods to fit each person’s situation rather than applying a single technique rigidly. This teamwork helps tailor sessions to ongoing needs and evolving priorities.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allows for flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or life transitions, and they support a range of communication styles so clients can engage in the way that best suits them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jeanne commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and family challenges, bipolar concerns, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, emphasizing client-centered care with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral, narrative, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused traditions.
What is Jeanne's professional background and experience?
She is a licensed social worker with 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Where is Jeanne licensed to practice and what credential does she hold?
She holds the NY LCSW-R license number 082561 and practices from New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
She conducts sessions in English and does accept international clients.
What session formats are available for meeting with her?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment structured for ongoing work?
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 working together?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist 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