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Welcome to Better Help! You've taken a huge step, and I'm sure you're wondering how this works and whether it's the right fit for you. I know I felt the same way when I first came to Better Help too.
My name is Jeannette Abelson, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Interpersonal Practice, from the University of Michigan in 1998. I've worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, addictions of all kinds, relationships/parenting and more. Over the past 20 years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling by far is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles. I believe we can all grow through challenging experiences by increasing our self-awareness. Sometimes another person, one who isn't in our immediate circle, can offer a perspective or additional support, that give us movement on a difficult situation when we feel stuck. It would be my privilege to be that person for you. We all want to be able to share our personal truths and be accepted and understood. I believe it's very important to be open-minded and non-judgmental when someone shares their personal story or experiences with me. Our relationship with our self and others has worth and is useful to explore in counseling.
You are welcome to message me anytime through Better Help. The frequency with which you can have access to a counselor to work through day to day emotions and problem solving is extremely beneficial for most and a nice change from traditional outpatient counseling. I usually check messages twice each day, seven days per week. I currently
offer messaging and ONLY live chat sessions at this time to new clients. Please note that what you see in my calendar may not reflect my only availability so you always want to check that out with me through messaging first.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
25yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Isolation/Loneliness, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jeannette Abelson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is very attentive and reaches out to me. I like that she sends chat messages because sometimes I don’t feel like a video chat.
Written on Mar 19, 2023 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I find her helpful and responsive and has helped me address my concerns.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Jeannette for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
So far...great!
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She's so down to earth and is super precise at picking out what I'm trying to say from the word vomit I tend to throw at her. Super sweet without being indulgent. 11/10
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far she seems knowledgeable and supportive, which is really what I needed right now. Working through some issues related to polyamory and relationships and she is helping.
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
Jeannette was truly terrific! She helped me work and think through my problems in a way that made sense for me, but was really effective. After a few sessions, I felt like I was working through my problems with a very wide friend who only wanted me to be better and my relationships to be happy and healthy. Well, we succeeded in that relatively short order. I would recommend Jeannette to friends and family, that’s how truly great and gifted she is. Thank you Jeannette!
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Jeannette for 9 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
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Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Jeanette is awesome. She listened and recognized my needs and goals. She then, discretely, guided me to the tools that helped me get there.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Jeannette for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
She’s a great listener and nonjudgmental!
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Jeanette Abelson is very personable, professional, and empathic. She always knows what her clients need, she is a very intuitive provider. Very happy
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Jeannette for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
Jeanette was very helpful and wonderful to work with. I’m really lucky to have her has a therapist
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Jeannette for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Jeanette has been the best help ever. She was open to just listening and provided some of the best advice I have ever gotten.
Written on Oct 15, 2021 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jeannette Abelson is still great! Thanx
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
I love Jeannette shes saving my freaking life
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jeannette rocks! Her support through my ups and downs, slips and successes, has been invaluable in my pursuit of a happier, healthier me
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Jeannette for 4 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, and eating disorders
I love working with Mrs. Abelson! she understands my view point and I'm confident to tell everything I need to.
Written on Jul 08, 2021 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jeannette is easily the best therapist I've ever worked with. She is compassionate, understanding, and fun to talk with.
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Jeannette for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I needed someone to talk to who would give back unbiased and non-judgmental professional advice. I have found that with Jeannette.
Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Jeannette for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She's the only one who believes in my, she is my best friend!
Written on Dec 14, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Jeanette has been absolutely wonderful to work with. I always feel heard and understood. She’s been a life saver.
Written on Oct 06, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
So kind and helpful! She listens to my dilemmas and offers both a supportive ear as well as a "rationality check" when i need help dealing with problems.
Written on Aug 23, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She’s been very helpful.
Written on Jul 28, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 8 months
Great listener very responsive also her advice on communication has greatly benefited my life.
Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, c
Jeanette Abelson is an intuitive and kind person, her skills to understand and handle the emotions of other people should be handled with the utmost respect. She isn't easy on me, but she does want to help and makes that obvious.
Written on May 11, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, self esteem, and anger management
Jeannette is very open and understanding and a great way to ease into a first counseling/therapy experience. I was a little nervous at first, talking to someone about my personal issues, but now I have zero reservations or fears. Jeannette has wonderful insight into familial dynamics and relationships. She has already helped my a lot and it has only been a month!
Written on May 05, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
This is a great thing!
Written on Apr 24, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks
Ms. Ableson is a very caring counselor, she never judges me for my faults, and only offers advice/insight that helps me better myself
Written on Feb 05, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Jeanette is amazing! Very supportive and knowledgeable.
Written on Jan 02, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I wrote a review about Jeanette earlier on when we first started meeting, but I think it is worth updating/reiterating that she remains a fabulous therapist. She's funny, supportive and really helpful. She's relatable and never makes me feel like a "case." One of my biggest fears is having a therapist who responds in extreme ways to my traumas or experiences, and Jeanette always responds with empathy without tokenizing me. She's qualified and talented and anyone who wants someone who truly feels human would love her!
Written on Jan 01, 2020 after therapy with Jeannette for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I really enjoyed working with Jeannette! She was compassionate, empathetic, and always responded promptly. I would highly recommend Jeannette as a counselor for anyone!
Written on Oct 16, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jeannette is caring, compassionate and available. Having had a successful prior counseling experience with Jeanette through Better Help, reaching out to her at a difficult time was easy and safe. Thank you.
Written on Sep 08, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse
Jeannette is very accommodating and easy to work with. She is good at honing in and interpreting your thought process and then providing sound, positive insight. I definitely recommend working with her.
Written on Aug 29, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She's really good. I'd recommend her to anyone on this site.
Written on Jun 25, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Jeanette has been a great support through the up’s and down’s. I would recommend her highly! I’ve returned to BetterHelp multiple times because of her expertise and compassion.
Written on Jun 22, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Jeannette Abelson is the absolute best therapist I have EVER worked with. She made a positive difference in my life the very day I started communicating with her. This is the first time that I have worked with someone who actually "gets it".
Written on Jun 02, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and eating disorders
Jeannette understands me and is very compassionate. She is an attentive listener and recommends different perspectives around my thoughts patterns. She personally understands what I am going through and brings me a lot of comfort and reassurance. I am grateful to have her in my life.
Written on Apr 03, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I am very pleased that I was matched with Jeannette. She communicated her thoughts very clearly and was able to help me sort through and make sense of mine. She responded very promptly as well. I hope to request her if and when I need further counseling.
Written on Mar 20, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, and bipolar disorder
I have only been working with Ms. Abelson for a short period of time; however, she has played a significant role in the quality of my life during a very difficult time. She provides me with a safe place to voice my thoughts and feelings and provides amazing perspective and feedback. I highly value her as a counselor and I am proud to say that she is a member of my support team.
Written on Jan 22, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, and eating disorders
Jeanette is a really wonderful person and therapist. She provides profound insight into all kinds of situations and her guidance always helps me handle life, events, and people better. She seems incredibly intuitive and is really kind, gentle, and supportive.
I always felt calmer just talking to her because I didn’t feel she would judge me and make me feel terrible for feeling how I do as I felt everyone else around me made me feel that way already. Her responses are truly insightful and reassuring. It is a really nice feeling when someone understands you without having to explain every detail. I’m really grateful to have had her as a therapist and I know I would have been in a worse place had I not had her guidance.
I suppose it was my luck to have had been assigned her but I would definitely recommend to everyone on BetterHelp if you’re not feeling progress in your mental health and still struggle daily, please take counseling with Jeanette. You will feel the difference and improvements in your life and be reminded that things will be okay and tomorrow can always be better.
Written on Jan 20, 2019 after therapy with Jeannette for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Jeanette has helped guide me through one of my roughest paths in life. She helped provide a lot of clarity in a big ball of events and emotions; I am forever grateful. I feel like I'm getting on a better and better life path everyday - Jeanette has been instrumental in getting me on this path through kind, insightful words and validations.
Written on Nov 14, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Jeannette continues to be a tremendous help and support to me and my daughter, we do both individual counseling with her. I recommended her to help my daughter and she has been a Godsend at a difficult time for her. I would recommend Jeannette strongly as a counselor.
Written on Oct 07, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Jeannette Abelson is an exceptional counselor. She's highly responsive, fully engages with my concerns, and very pleasant to talk to. She was my second match and I was so glad that I made this switch!
Written on Jul 25, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger
Jeanette offers great insights and has really helped me in taking actionable steps towards feeling better.
Written on Jul 19, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, eating, self esteem, and career
My counselor is very polite and understanding. Makes counseling very comfortable for me.
Written on Jun 24, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self esteem, anger, and bipolar
I like how interactive Jeannette is. She challenges my perspective and I appreciate her honesty.
Written on May 15, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, self esteem, anger, and career
Jeanette is wonderful. She listens, gives input, and serves as a nice dose of reality when discussing my issues.
Written on May 09, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Jeannette is always open-minded and provides a lot of different ideas and solutions. She has recommended many resources that have been valuable to me, and she is happy to check in when I don't message for a while. It's obvious she cares a lot about her clients!
Written on Mar 18, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career
Jeannette is very understanding, responds promptly, and is wonderful to work with. I have been feeling a lot better since beginning to work with her.
Written on Mar 14, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating, career, and bipolar
I came to Jeannette with a myriad of issues and just plopped them all out for her to see. She immediately started me on a treatment plan of worksheets and evaluations and has been a great sounding board when I am feeling anxious or overwhelmed by something. She is responsive and helpful in helping me get my mental health back on track. I avoided counseling for so long because I have had poor experiences in the past and figured it would just turn out the same - but I was totally wrong. Working with Jeannette has been so great, I even got my fiance to sign up for BetterHelp!
Written on Feb 13, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family, trauma and abuse, eating, self esteem, and bipolar
Jeannette was very helpful in getting my wife and I to communicate better. She was easy to reach, had great tools and advice. Definitely recommend working with her!
Written on Jan 25, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, anger, career, and bipolar
Very helpful!
Written on Jan 24, 2018 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career
She is great- I feel a lot better since I've been speaking with her I'm grateful for her and this experience!
Written on Dec 26, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, intimacy-related, parenting, and anger
Jeannette is a great counselor and much better than my previous counselor. She was attentive, kind and provided valuable feedback. Will definitely contact her again if I have another issue.
Written on Dec 17, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related, and self esteem
She is respectful, honest and also compassionate.
Written on Nov 25, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and eating
Jeannette is a nonjudgmental counselor who is skilled in the art of listening. She listens to everything, even the weird stuff.
Written on Sep 17, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 1 month on issues concerning relationship, and intimacy-related
Jeanette is amazing. She helped me out of the darkest period of my life. She is unbelievable.
Written on Sep 01, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is a fantastic counselor.
Written on Aug 29, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career
She is best therapist that I have ever had in my life!
Written on Jul 27, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship, family, and self esteem
Jeannette was very helpful! She gave great advice and helped me calm down when needed.
Written on Jul 22, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger
Jeannette is great!
Written on Jun 23, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family, trauma and abuse, grief, eating, sleeping, self esteem, anger, and career
Jeannette is an extremely competent therapist. I have a lot of issues in my life - family, addiction, depression, anxiety, self-hate, and she's been able to guide me through it all gracefully and in an understanding way. Highly recommended.
Written on Jun 22, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, and career
She was really responsive and good insights with good concrete strategies. I would absolutely recommend!!
Written on Jun 20, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, and anger
Jeannette has been very helpful as I navigate a divorce and deal with some old shameful thoughts. Highly recommend.
Written on Jun 09, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, eating, parenting, self esteem, and anger
Excellent and always available!
Written on Jun 06, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 months
Jeannette really knows how to listen and empathize.
Written on May 24, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks
Jeanette has been very helpful in supporting me work through various challenges I'm facing. She has been very patient and encouraging and I would definitely recommend her!
Written on May 09, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and anger
She is very calming, responds quickly with reasoned, thoughtful responses.
Written on Apr 26, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger
Jeannette is really good at helping me frame my thoughts when I struggle to make sense of them. I really appreciated the suggestions she made when I felt that I couldn't turn to those in my personal life for support, as well as the thought exercises and questions she gave me to help me sort through a really difficult situation!
Written on Apr 17, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship
She's really great! I feel as if she really cares and wants to know what is going on in life. She is always there and responds in a timely manner!
Written on Apr 05, 2017 after therapy with Jeannette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, self esteem, career, and bipolar
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