At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW15732
- NPI
- 1922566546
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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About Jeaninne
Jeaninne Atherton is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience in Florida. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and work through trauma and abuse. Her approach centers on listening and building a respectful space where clients can speak frankly about their thoughts and feelings.
She focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life. Sessions often include talking through immediate challenges, setting small goals, and practicing skills between meetings. Jeaninne aims to support motivation and strengthen self esteem so people feel more confident making changes.
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental. She uses techniques from client-centered therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors in manageable steps.
Jeaninne also draws on motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and find their own reasons for change. For those with trauma histories she may incorporate EMDR-informed concepts and DBT skills to build emotion regulation. She will outline approaches and adapt them to what feels most useful for each person.
She works in English and practices in Florida. Taking the first step can be hard, and Jeaninne aims to offer steady support while people work toward clearer goals and healthier habits.
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How Motivational and Practical Approaches Work Online
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help clients decide what matters most to them.
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment. The therapist follows the client's lead and supports them as they talk through worries and goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tries small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these options and collaborate with the client to pick what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It may reduce travel and allow sessions during breaks or evenings. Because session formats are not specified in the provided biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will work for your routine. -
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingExperience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jeaninne address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on listening first and then setting practical steps together.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices within that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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