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Jean Bennett

Jean Bennett, LMHC

New York

LMHC in New York - relationships and trauma

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  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT tools
  • Family of origin work

About Jean

Jean Bennett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ matters. Her work also covers stress, anger, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, and family of origin issues.

Jean keeps talks direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and options clients can try between meetings. She describes counseling as a discussion that looks for small changes that add up over time. Her manner is relaxed and straightforward, which many people find makes it easier to speak openly.

In the room she uses a client-centered stance, which means she listens first and follows what matters to the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns of thinking that keep problems going. Emotionally-focused work helps when relationship hurts and closeness issues are the focus.

Clients who bring concerns about family roles, blended family stress, caregiver strain, or old patterns from childhood can work on how those themes affect current life. Jean also supports people dealing with chronic pain, mood disorders, panic, and issues tied to prejudice or first responder stress.

She offers straightforward coaching around career and self-esteem alongside therapy for mood and trauma symptoms. Sessions aim to increase practical coping skills, clearer communication, and decisions that fit a client's life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.

How Jean uses therapy approaches online

Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach focus on reflective listening and letting the client's priorities guide each meeting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect. Delivered remotely, CBT usually includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new coping strategies between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps when patterns of closeness and conflict repeat in relationships; it works by naming emotions and trying new ways of responding to one another.

Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust course based on how useful they feel. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide decisions about methods and tasks.

The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments, have shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also allow focused practice of skills between sessions and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesInfidelityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with adults on anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ issues, stress, anger, addictions, intimacy concerns, and family of origin issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a relaxed, direct style that treats counseling as a discussion. The work focuses on practical steps and options to try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience practicing as a mental health counselor.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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