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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
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About Jean
LCSW (North Carolina), 5 years of experience. Jean Truesdale helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression using practical, skills-based methods.
Jean listens to what matters most and works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions focus on small, manageable changes. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Her work also addresses attachment concerns, codependency, control issues, and the emotional fallout from separation or domestic violence. Jean supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, jealousy, and questions of life purpose. Smoking and vaping cessation are included among practical behavior-change goals.
Jean combines talk-based methods with structured exercises and mindfulness practice. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change. Sessions can include skill practice, goal review, and straightforward problem solving.
She brings five years of clinical work in North Carolina to each session and holds the LCSW credential. People can expect concrete tools, direct feedback, and a focus on what can change in day-to-day life. To begin, follow the site flow to match and schedule a first session.
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How Jean applies evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's concerns first and emphasizes listening and collaboration. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's priorities and helps clarify goals and values to guide sessions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses structured exercises to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more helpful actions, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach concrete techniques for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Skills such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation can be practiced between sessions and reviewed together.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jean will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether appointments are remote or in person. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person appointment is impractical.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Jean works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. She also focuses on related issues like abandonment, attachment, codependency, and smoking or vaping cessation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with active, skills-based methods. Sessions include discussion, practical exercises, and skill practice drawn from CBT and DBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker. That experience informs her use of evidence-based techniques and practical skills work.
What credential and location details apply?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina. The credential is presented as LCSW (NC LCSW).
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person meetings are available.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are set through the platform or practice at booking.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the connection and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.