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Margaret Jeanne Stearns, LSW
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. The majority of my immediate and extended family still live here, so it's hard to imagine living anywhere else. I'm married with 2 daughters. I have a big family, and I'm close to my parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, and in-laws.
About my practice
I've always been interested in people. A career as a therapist allows me to help patients every day. My work also aligns with my values and gives me a sense of purpose. I have no doubt that Kaiser Permanente providers and staff members truly care about patients. Across the organization, providers are encouraged to grow professionally. I also enjoy the team approach to care. I realize that patient relationships are central to my work. My goal is to ensure that every patient whom I interact with is understood, acknowledged, and validated. I also believe in collaboration and shared decision-making. I work with adults of all ages. I especially like working with the geriatric population. I have an interest in DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). Being a therapist is endlessly challenging. There's always something new to learn, and there's never a boring day. I enjoy seeing patients build upon their strengths to reach their goals.
How I thrive
I enjoy gardening, decorating, doing crafts, and scrapbooking. I'm also involved with my children's school. Spending time outdoors with my family is one of my favorite pastimes, including going to the park, camping, and hiking. I take as much time as possible for self-care. Mindfulness keeps me balanced and focused.
My office
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Riverfront Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 509-241-2056
- Main number
- 509-324-6464
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Professional school
Eastern Washington UniversityJoined Kaiser Permanente
2019Provider ID
072307License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
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12/11/2025