- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jenna
Jenna Lapointe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in West Virginia with 13 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and related concerns. Jenna uses practical therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
She describes her approach as client-centered and process-oriented. Sessions begin by listening to what a person wants to change. Jenna helps clients understand the thoughts, body sensations, and behaviors that keep problems going. From there she teaches skills and practices that can be used between sessions.
Jenna draws on several evidence-informed methods. She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-based techniques to work with difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when trauma symptoms are present.
Her work emphasizes practical behavior change alongside understanding why symptoms occur. Clients learn exercises to reduce reactivity, manage frustration, and approach relationships differently. Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and planning for real-life situations.
Jenna trained in psychology at Washington College and completed a Master of Social Work at West Virginia University. Over her career she has worked in outpatient settings and with a wide range of concerns including grief, addiction, parenting stress, and compulsive behaviors. She asks clients to identify the changes they want and then chooses methods that fit those goals.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values, which can reduce getting swept up by anger or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jenna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She starts by listening to what the client wants to change, then suggests practices and exercises to try together and at home.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or choose less visual check-ins when that helps. In sessions clients can expect a mix of discussion, guided exercises, behavioral planning, and homework that is intended to transfer to everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and process-oriented. She combines listening with practical skill teaching so clients can try different responses outside sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and years working in outpatient mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW and LICSW practicing in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.