- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Jean
Jean Truesdale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with five years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Jean also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, control struggles, and guilt and shame.
Her style centers on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that can reduce distress. She draws on methods that help with thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and motivation to change entrenched behaviors.
Jean uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness strategies are introduced when emotional intensity or impulsivity becomes disruptive.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support people who want to stop smoking, change addictive patterns, or move toward a specific goal. Sessions tend to be practical, with a mix of talking, skill practice, and agreed-upon steps between meetings.
Jean encourages people to bring what feels most pressing into the room, whether that is shame tied to past mistakes, anxiety about a relationship, or the daily grind of stress. She invites straightforward planning and homework to help translate talks into change.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Jean integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that suit online work. Client-Centered Therapy means sessions begin with listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person. That helps set priorities for shorter, focused online meetings. CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes between sessions, which fits well with digital follow-ups and homework.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions run high. DBT skills teach clear techniques for grounding, managing intense feelings, and improving distress tolerance. These skills are practical and can be practiced between sessions with simple exercises the therapist and client agree on.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and daily life to pick methods that make sense. Sessions are adjusted over time if a different mix of strategies would work better.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when needed, and support regular practice of skills at home. Licensed professionals often use a mix of conversation, skill practice, and short between-session tasks to keep progress moving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she help with?
She works with feelings of guilt and shame tied to relationships, past actions, family or faith, and life transitions.
How does she approach shame and guilt in sessions?
She combines listening with concrete strategies from CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness to notice patterns and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jean has five years of experience as a clinician working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in North Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.