- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and client-centered
About Jeanne
Jeanne Stearns is a New York licensed clinical social worker, LCSW-R, with 20 years of practice. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulty, trauma, grief, parenting strain, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
She approaches therapy from the view that clients know their own story. Jeanne builds on the strengths people already have and helps them apply those strengths to current problems. She talks through practical ways to manage strong emotions, handle friction with others, and break patterns that keep coming up.
Her work uses familiar, hands-on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing. That can mean looking at the thoughts that increase upset, trying small experiments to see what changes behavior, and clarifying what matters most so choices line up with goals. She also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to shift unhelpful stories and set concrete short-term steps.
People often come to her when anger shows up as outbursts, simmering resentment, trouble at work, or distress around someone else’s anger. Jeanne helps people name triggers, practice different responses, and plan for slip-ups without judgment. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical, aiming for clear next steps between meetings.
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jeanne uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy as central tools. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the client's lead, listens closely, and builds on what the person already knows about their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to test and change them.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find and strengthen their reasons for change. That approach helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making shifts around anger, substance use, or other habits. Together the client and therapist decide which approach to try first and adjust based on how the work is going. The fit between method and need is treated as a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also supports building skills between sessions with practical tasks and quick follow-ups. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in remote sessions to keep the work focused and actionable.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with issues like outbursts, simmering resentment, workplace frustration, and responding to someone else’s anger.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on the client's strengths and concrete steps to manage feelings and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in social work and psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and works with clients in that jurisdiction.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.