- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Jean
Jean Truesdale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Jean also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, life purpose, and smoking or vaping cessation.
Her sessions are practical and grounded. She uses clear methods to help clients notice patterns, try different behaviors, and make small changes that fit daily life. Conversations cover painful memories, relationship patterns, and decisions about what matters next after change or loss.
Jean draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and follow what each person brings, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Mindfulness practices to help with grounding and focus.
She integrates Motivational Interviewing when someone wants change but feels stuck or uncertain. That approach helps people clarify what they want and find manageable next steps. Sessions often include skill practice, gentle homework, and planning for realistic changes between meetings.
People who come to Jean are often at moments of transition - a job change, a breakup, or a health shift - and want practical direction. She encourages steady, usable steps rather than quick fixes. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching process and schedule a first session to see if her approach fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, helps the person set priorities, and adjusts the pace based on the client's responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new ways of responding between meetings to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match current needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean mixing CBT skills with brief motivational interviewing when someone wants help with change but feels stuck, or adding DBT skills for strong emotions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use tools like in-session worksheets or screened exercises during meetings. The therapist and client decide together how to structure sessions so they work with everyday life and practical responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include life purpose, attachment issues, codependency, and smoking or vaping cessation.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She combines client-centered listening with practical methods like CBT and DBT skills. Sessions emphasize concrete steps, skill practice, and short-term experiments to test changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience informs a practical, skills-focused approach.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina. Her practice is located in North Carolina.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session options before booking by using the site matching process. The biography does not list specific session formats.
How do her fees work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the matching flow for exact pricing details for your area.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.