- Laid back approach
- Practical coping steps
- Focus on goals
About Jean
Jean Bennett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She has eight years of experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma. She creates a relaxed space where people can speak honestly and be heard.
Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth. Sessions are conversational rather than clinical. She helps clients name problems, map options, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Jean aims to make the work feel manageable and practical.
Jean uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the client. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. She also brings in mindfulness and motivational strategies when helpful.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, stress, substance concerns, mood disorders, and difficulties with intimacy and self-esteem. She also addresses caregiver stress, blended family issues, and work-related strain.
Her goal is to support and empower people as they try new ways of coping. She talks through concrete steps and practical strategies that fit daily life. If someone wants to begin, she guides them through the first scheduling steps and what to expect in early sessions.
How Jean's approaches work in online therapy
Jean uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person, offering an accepting, nonjudgmental space to talk and make sense of problems. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and to clarify their own goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT is often useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, and everyday stress because it breaks problems into concrete parts to work on between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jean collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. She checks in and adjusts strategies as progress or challenges emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Jean will help fit sessions into daily life and prioritize practical needs like shorter check-ins, quieter timing, or approaches that do not require being on camera. Online work can make it easier to keep continuity while juggling school, work, or caregiving without promising any particular format.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Jean works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, depression, and substance-related struggles.
How would you describe the therapist's approach in sessions?
She uses a relaxed, conversational style that focuses on listening, problem-mapping, and building small, practical steps for change.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has eight years of professional experience supporting people facing anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to those within the therapist's licensure region.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.