
Hello, I’m Jean Feldeisen. I have retired as a licensed clinical social worker.
I worked as a therapist from 1996-2025.
I have left some links to articles relevant to therapy below.
Read my favorite Medium story
Absolute Greatest Lesson I Learned in my 25 Year Career as a Therapist
Some of Jean’s Favorite Resources
Are you interested in learning more about any of these topics? Click the topic and view links to my writing and other articles and websites I’ve found helpful for clients:
Are you thinking about getting therapy?
What if you can’t find a therapist, can’t afford one, just can’t do it right now? Some ideas
5 things you gain by starting therapy
Can’t do therapy right now, try these 5 therapeutic activities
Want suggestions for self-care?
Developing inner toughness to keep yourself safe
3 things I learned from yoga practice to improve your health
Do you want to be a more effective listener?
How to listen to a grieving friend in a helpful way
The one skill you need to be a good enough listener
Have trouble getting things done?
A Scatterbrain’s scheme for getting the most important things done
How to easily start new habits
What habits to keep or change?
Learn to be a good friend
The kindest thing you can do when a friend is hurting
All About Mindfulness
Can you be happy during a pandemic?
Why we should practice mindfulness right now
A meditation for falling asleep
Relationship Issues?
10 motivations boosts to jumpstart your marriage
How therapists create useful relationships with clients and how you can, too
What is it like to be a therapist?
Is your therapist really listening
The different challenges of telehealth
The Absolute Greatest Lesson I Learned in my 25 Year Career as a Therapist
How to get through challenging times
All About Aging Well
The value of learning something new for seniors
A recipe for creating joy in your life
Maybe it is necessary to come unglued before making progress
Five rewards of doing something different each day for seniors
How to handle the potential depression of setbacks for seniors
How your thinking can impact your life