Jeanne Brown, LMHC, LPC

Jeanne Brown is a licensed mental health professional based in New York who brings a thoughtful, person-centered approach to therapy. She holds credentials as an LMHC and LPC - licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor - and also maintains certifications as a Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor (RPT-S) and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). Jeanne earned a Master of Human Services with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and completed certificates in Contemporary Theory of Compulsive and Addictive Behavior and Play Therapy.

Jeanne has practiced as an individual, family, and group therapist in Virginia and New York, working with children, adolescents, parents, adults, and families across community-based and outpatient settings. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, including compassion fatigue.

She uses a non-directive person-centered approach with adults, emphasizing empathy, support, and collaboration so clients can identify and develop their own solutions. With younger clients she draws on play therapy principles - using play as the primary way children express and work through experiences - and applies supervisory-level expertise when appropriate. Jeanne also has experience addressing substance use concerns and related behavioral patterns.

To support ongoing access, Jeanne offers messaging, live chat, and phone sessions and typically checks messages at least twice daily. She centers the individual in the therapeutic relationship and aims to create an environment where clients can build clarity, resilience, and lasting change.

Person-Centered Care and Play Therapy in Online Practice

Jeanne Brown uses a non-directive person-centered approach that emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. This approach helps clients explore their feelings and goals at their own pace and is often helpful for addressing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and general life transitions.

For children and adolescents she integrates play therapy principles - using play as a natural form of communication to help young clients express emotions, process experiences, and develop coping skills. This method is especially useful for behavioral concerns, trauma responses, and developmental challenges. Jeanne also brings specialized training in substance use treatment to work with individuals facing addiction-related issues.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Jeanne partners with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques over time to find the best fit. Clients can expect an open dialogue about treatment options and ongoing adjustments based on progress.

Online therapy with Jeanne includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and use formats that match individual comfort and practical needs.