Jeanne Stearns, LCSW-R
Compassionate social worker who centers your story
Details
| Name | Jeanne Stearns |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW-R |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Jeanne
Jeanne Stearns is a licensed social worker in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. She works with adults who want clearer coping tools and more confidence in daily life. Jeanne emphasizes respect for each person's story and strengths as a starting point for change.
She draws on 20 years of professional experience and blends practical methods with a collaborative, person-focused stance. Sessions are built around the client's goals and pace.
Background and approach
Jeanne aims to make therapy a straightforward space to try new strategies and talk through hard moments. Her approach often includes narrative ways of looking at problems. That means paying attention to the stories people tell about themselves and finding different, more helpful ways to understand those stories.
She also uses cognitive-behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice new behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work appear in her sessions when clients want to build motivation and set clear short-term steps. These methods are chosen to support things like addiction recovery, managing mood shifts, and making life changes.
Jeanne helps with issues tied to family history, communication breaks, parenting stress, intimacy concerns, and major life transitions. She values small, steady progress and works to help people notice the skills they already have. People meet her in a calm, respectful setting where the focus is on practical next steps and on reshaping the stories that hold them back.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Jeanne works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jeanne among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jeanne among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jeanne among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jeanne among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jeanne directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jeanne directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skill-based approaches work online
Jeanne commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help clients look at the stories they tell about themselves and separate problems from identity. This approach suits people who want to rewrite how past events shape current choices. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and building trust so clients can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears when clients want concrete steps to change thinking and behavior, useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and habit change.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Jeanne invites clients to discuss their goals and preferences and she adjusts methods as the work unfolds. She treats the choice of approach as practical and collaborative rather than fixed, helping people try what feels most useful and shifting when needed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for a fuller session with face-to-face interaction. Phone can work well when bandwidth is limited or for simpler check-ins. Live chat and messaging can fit busy schedules and allow shorter, more frequent contact. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while using the therapeutic approaches described above.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Jeanne help with?
She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, and life transitions.
What is Jeanne's general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, with a focus on understanding clients' stories and building practical skills to manage day-to-day challenges.
How much experience does she bring?
Jeanne has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered) licensed in New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can occur via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jeanne?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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