Dr. Jeanne Assinthe

Dr. Jeanne Assinthe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience. She combines direct clinical care with systems-level work and focuses on trauma, stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and caregiving challenges. Jeanne speaks English and Haitian Creole and works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. She emphasizes collaboration and practical steps people can use right away.

Jeanne centers healing on the whole person - identity, history, culture, and community matter in her work. She aims to address root causes of distress, including the long-term effects of oppression and intergenerational pain. In sessions she uses approaches such as Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to support recovery and coping.

Beyond individual sessions, Jeanne has developed programs that blend ancestral practices, liberation psychology, and community-based supports. She is the founder and CEO of Amitie Wellness, Inc., and brings experience creating training programs and supervising clinicians. That leadership background informs a practical, systems-aware view of clients' challenges.

In the room Jeanne prioritizes clear goals and step-by-step strategies. She helps people build skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and coping with life changes. Her work also includes coaching around career stress, self-esteem, and navigating difficult family dynamics.

People working with Jeanne can expect a collaborative process that honors their resilience and culture. She aims to help clients reclaim agency and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address the effects of overwhelming events by gently processing memories and building coping skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward a life that reflects personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and emotional bonds to help people feel more connected and manage conflict and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean using one approach at first and adapting over time as needs change.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so they fit your routine. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and help people fit sessions into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let someone choose audio-only conversations if they prefer not to be on camera. Ask about the specific session options offered when you begin the intake process to find what works best for you.