Therapist profile
Jenna Lapointe, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR
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 helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and substance use. Jenna also supports adults coping with ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.
Her practice relies on client-centered work paired with practical behavior change. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, bodily reactions, and actions so clients can see what those responses are trying to achieve. From there she helps people try alternative, healthier behaviors they can use between sessions.
Jenna draws from several evidence-based methods and selects approaches to match a client’s goals. She commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness methods, and EMDR to address both emotional and somatic symptoms. Treatment choices are discussed in plain terms and adjusted as progress unfolds.
Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington College and a master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University. Jenna has worked in outpatient mental health settings for over a decade, supporting adults through grief, addiction concerns, family of origin issues, and intimacy-related struggles.
People working on parenting stress, family conflict, or relationship pressures can expect clear explanations, practical strategies, and an emphasis on skills they can use day to day. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build small actions that align with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and parenting strain by focusing on workable steps rather than battling internal experience.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides concrete exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, which many people find helpful for depression, sleep problems, and low mood.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with traumatic memories and their physical responses. In sessions EMDR techniques aim to reduce the intensity of those memories and the body sensations that come with them, which can ease trauma-related symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will pick methods and adjust them as progress is tracked, so the plan fits the client’s needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on a work break. The focus is on practical ways to apply therapeutic techniques to everyday routines rather than on any single delivery method.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with adults on parenting strain, family problems, family of origin issues, relationship stress, and related topics such as grief and intimacy difficulties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She combines understanding thoughts and bodily reactions with behavioral strategies to try between sessions.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 13 years of experience providing mental health therapy, mostly in outpatient settings.
Which professional credentials and region apply?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in West Virginia.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.