Jeanne Stearns , LCSW-R

Jeanne Stearns is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and related life challenges. She approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to navigate change and healing. Jeanne emphasizes empowerment and practical support, helping clients take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, family and parenting issues, grief, intimacy and relationship difficulties, anger and self-esteem struggles, career and life-purpose questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life transitions. She also works with specific challenges such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, codependency, process addictions, and post-traumatic stress. Jeanne integrates evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.

Jeanne holds the credential LCSW-R, a New York clinical social work license. She welcomes collaboration and encourages clients to bring their values and priorities into the work. She is not currently accepting clients.

Approaches and Online Therapy with Jeanne Stearns

Jeanne Stearns uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and finding personal direction. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Additionally, she employs motivational interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change, commonly used for addictions and behavior change efforts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeanne works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so the therapeutic plan fits what feels most useful and practical for the client.

Online therapy with Jeanne can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or travel. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access support from different locations, while allowing the therapist and client to focus on progress and practical steps forward.