Jeanne Stearns , LCSW-R

Jeanne Stearns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 20 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people managing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, addressing relationship challenges, and recovering from trauma and abuse, offering grounded clinical support informed by long experience and training.

Jeanne believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that individual strengths are central to overcoming life’s obstacles. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors clients’ resilience while providing guidance and tools for change. Seeking a more fulfilling, happier life requires courage, and Jeanne offers steady support and empowerment to help clients take those first steps toward lasting shifts.

Approach-driven care for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience, offering nonjudgmental attention and empathy so clients can explore their values and strengths; it is often helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring personal motivations and strengthening commitment, which can be especially effective for addiction and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jeanne Stearns works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Jeanne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and stay connected with licensed professionals from different locations, all while tailoring the format to what works best for the individual.