- ACT and CBT
- EMDR and mindfulness
- Family of origin focus
About Jenna
Jenna Lapointe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW (Illinois) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW (West Virginia) with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, and family of origin issues. She also addresses stress, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and sleep or eating problems.
Jenna uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes understanding how thoughts, bodies, and behaviors interact. She looks at what behaviors are trying to achieve and then practices different skills to meet those needs more effectively. Sessions focus on concrete strategies you can try between meetings as well as talking through what is happening in your life.
Her work draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness practices, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She decides which methods to use with each person based on the changes they want to make. This means sessions often mix skills practice with reflective conversation.
Jenna trained in psychology for her undergraduate degree and completed a master’s in social work at West Virginia University. She has spent over a decade providing outpatient mental health care to adults facing a wide range of challenges. Her experience includes helping people manage impulsivity, codependency, commitment worries, and feelings that trace back to family patterns.
People typically leave sessions with a clear idea of one or two practical steps to try. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching steps to schedule an initial meeting and discuss goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jenna commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and practicing actions that align with those values while accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. CBT breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify patterns and practice new skills that change unhelpful routines.She also integrates Client-Centered techniques, which emphasize listening and reflecting so clients can notice what matters most to them. Together, these methods help with anxiety, depression, stress, family of origin issues, and problems with coping or impulse control. Jenna will collaborate with each person to figure out which approaches fit their goals and preferences rather than prescribing one method up front.
If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography did not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and session length during the first meeting so therapy can be arranged around daily responsibilities.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Jenna works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered, process-oriented style that pairs reflective conversation with practical skills practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience providing outpatient mental health care.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is LCSW in Illinois and LICSW in West Virginia and practices in West Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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