Jeanne Stearns , LCSW-R

Jeanne Stearns is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through significant life challenges. As an LCSW-R - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with registration - she blends clinical training with a strengths-based outlook that centers each person's own expertise about their life.

She has worked with individuals facing stress and anxiety, struggles with addictions, relationship difficulties, and trauma and abuse. Jeanne emphasizes that people bring many resources and capacities to the therapeutic process, and she helps them draw on those strengths to navigate change. Seeking help is framed as an act of courage, and Jeanne aims to meet that courage with steady support and empowerment.

Her approach is collaborative and respectful, focusing on what the person wants to achieve and the steps that feel most meaningful to them. Whether someone is seeking relief from symptoms, rebuilding after loss, or working toward healthier relationships, Jeanne offers practical guidance while honoring each client’s story and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jeanne Stearns commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on a person’s existing strengths - it helps people explore their values, increase self-understanding, and find direction when facing life changes or relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to address them - it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and habits that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jeanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so treatment stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different locations, and integrate therapy into a busy life.