Therapist profile
Jean Bennett, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 013193
- NPI1437855293
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Jean
Jean Bennett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years of professional experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship concerns. She also works with issues tied to identity, addiction, career stress, and self esteem.
Jean keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She treats counseling as a discussion where the goal is to build practical options. Her approach is relaxed and direct, which many people find easier to talk with when emotions are high or things feel stuck.
In sessions she listens first, then helps people map out small changes they can try between meetings. That can include short cognitive exercises, attention to patterns in reactions, and focused conversations about how to handle heated moments. She uses methods that encourage clearer thinking and calmer responses rather than long theoretical explanations.
She draws on client-centered ideas to prioritize what matters to each person. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioral work, emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to shape concrete steps forward. These tools are used to address anger, relationship tensions, and trauma-related reactions.
Jean works with people from New York and offers counseling in English. Fees vary by location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How Jean uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows what the client brings, which helps when discussing anger, identity, or relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It offers practical exercises to change reactions, manage anger, and reduce anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings in close relationships and can help people understand and shift patterns that fuel repeated conflict.Jean treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss what feels most useful and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. That means adjusting techniques over time based on what works in sessions and between meetings.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online delivery types. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and use quieter or lower-bandwidth options that require less time. Those practical benefits can help people practice calmer responses in daily life and bring tools from sessions into real moments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship problems, LGBT issues, addictions, self esteem, career stress, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is laid back and conversational. She focuses on discussion and building practical options rather than long technical explanations.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in New York and practices as an LMHC, listed as NY LMHC in her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Fees vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.