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Jean Bienaime
DMFT, LCSW
Social Worker, Clinical
Contact & Location
Address
450 N PARK RD STE 801 Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone
(305) 542-6903NPI Number
1033578109
Specialty
Social Worker, Clinical
About Jean Bienaime
Jean Bienaime is a DMFT, LCSW providing couples therapy and relationship counseling services in Hollywood, Florida. As a licensed clinical social worker, Jean is trained to help couples work through communication challenges, conflict resolution, trust issues, and other relationship concerns.
Jean's social work background brings a holistic lens to couples therapy, considering how factors like work stress, family dynamics, financial pressures, and cultural context shape relationship health. This broader perspective can help couples address the external forces that often contribute to relationship strain.
Jean Bienaime's practice is located at 450 N PARK RD STE 801 in Hollywood, FL 33021. To schedule an appointment or learn more about their services, you can call (305) 542-6903. If you're considering couples therapy, an initial phone consultation can help you determine whether Jean's approach is a good fit for your needs.
What Is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) bring a distinctive perspective to couples therapy that considers the broader context of a couple's life — including financial stress, family dynamics, cultural background, work pressures, and community factors. Their social work training emphasizes understanding how external systems and life circumstances affect individual well-being and relationship health. This holistic approach makes LCSWs particularly effective when couples are navigating challenges that extend beyond the relationship itself.
Training & Education: LCSWs earn a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and complete 3,000 or more hours of supervised clinical experience. Their education emphasizes clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, cultural competency, and the intersection of social systems with individual and family functioning.
What to Expect from Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is a collaborative process where both partners work with a trained therapist to improve their relationship. Sessions typically focus on improving communication skills, understanding each other's emotional needs, resolving recurring conflicts, and building a stronger foundation for the future.
LCSWs often take a strengths-based approach to couples therapy, helping partners identify and build on what already works in their relationship. They're trained to assess how external factors — career transitions, financial pressure, family-of-origin patterns, health challenges — contribute to relationship strain, and they help couples develop practical strategies alongside emotional skills.
Common evidence-based approaches used in couples therapy include Strengths-Based Approach, Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among others. The specific approach your therapist uses will depend on your unique situation and goals. Many therapists integrate techniques from multiple methods to create a personalized treatment plan.
Couples Therapy in Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood, Florida is home to 18 licensed couples therapists and marriage counselors listed in our directory. Having multiple providers in the area means you can compare credentials, therapeutic approaches, and availability to find the best fit for you and your partner.
When choosing a couples therapist in Hollywood, consider factors beyond credentials alone: the therapist's experience with your specific concerns (communication, infidelity, parenting disagreements, etc.), their therapeutic style, availability that works for both partners' schedules, and whether they offer in-person sessions, telehealth, or both. Many therapists offer a brief phone consultation at no charge so you can get a sense of their approach before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) mean?
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is a licensed mental health professional who has lCSWs earn a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and complete 3,000 or more hours of supervised clinical experience. Their education emphasizes clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, cultural competency, and the intersection of social systems with individual and family functioning. LCSWs are qualified to provide couples therapy, individual counseling, and family therapy in their state of licensure.
How much does couples therapy cost in Hollywood, Florida?
Couples therapy in Hollywood typically costs between $150 and $300 per session, depending on the therapist's credentials, experience level, and session length. Some therapists offer sliding-scale fees based on income, and some insurance plans provide partial coverage. Contact the therapist directly to discuss rates and payment options.
Does insurance cover couples therapy with a LCSW in Florida?
LCSWs are widely accepted by insurance plans and are among the most commonly covered mental health providers. Many insurance companies recognize LCSW-provided couples therapy when billed under an individual diagnosis. Your LCSW can often help verify your specific coverage.
What happens during a first couples therapy session?
The first session is typically an intake or assessment meeting where the therapist gets to know both partners, your relationship history, and what brought you to therapy. You'll discuss your goals, the main challenges you're facing, and what you hope to achieve. The therapist will explain their approach and answer any questions. Most first sessions last 60 to 90 minutes to allow enough time for a thorough initial conversation.
How long does couples therapy usually take?
Couples sessions with an LCSW generally last 50 to 60 minutes. LCSWs may also connect couples with community resources, support groups, or other services as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Most couples attend weekly sessions for 10 to 20 weeks.
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