- Client-centered methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
About Jean
Jean Bennett is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and issues related to LGBTQIA+ identity, among other areas. Jean’s background includes helping clients with stress, anger, addictions, and social anxiety and phobia.
She keeps sessions conversational and straightforward. Jean describes counseling as a discussion that looks for practical options to create change instead of a series of lectures. People who prefer a relaxed, genuine style often find this approach easier to start with.
Jean draws on several well-established methods in session. She uses client-centered techniques to focus on the person’s own goals. She brings in cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Mindfulness tools are offered to help with stress and intense emotions.
Over eight years she has worked with a range of concerns tied to relationships, identity, and mood. That includes work around intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, family of origin problems, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and panic attacks. Jean also addresses life transitions and career-related stress.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Jean encourages clients to notice what helps and what doesn’t, then adjust the plan as needed. She asks people to try small changes between meetings and reviews results in the next session.
How Jean uses therapy approaches online
Jean often draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and preferences and involves listening and reflecting so clients can decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses experiments and practice to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses elements of mindfulness to help people manage stress and stay present when emotions run high. These approaches are practical and can be adapted to different concerns such as anxiety, relationship tension, or panic symptoms.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jean treats that as a collaborative process and will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what is helpful. Clients and the therapist choose tools together rather than following a fixed script.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to keep regular appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jean help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, stress, and social anxiety and phobia among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Jean uses a relaxed, conversational approach and focuses on practical options rather than technical explanations. She aims to make sessions feel like a collaborative discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jean has eight years of professional experience working with a variety of mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and maintains a practice in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.