Therapist profile
Jessica Lareau, LICSW
LICSW - Family and parenting related concerns
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- Addictions
- Depression
- Parenting support
About Jessica
Jessica Lareau is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 14 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and career or life transitions.
Jessica treats clients as experts in their own stories. She focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Sessions often involve learning skills to manage strong emotions and improving patterns of communication.
Her work draws on several approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take meaningful action, and dialectical behavior strategies for emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing is used when people are working through ambivalence, such as with substance use or behavior change.
Jessica aims to help people identify what matters to them and then build small, doable changes. She also pays attention to the personal history that shapes how someone relates to others and themselves. That can mean looking at long-standing patterns and how they show up in daily life.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients can expect concrete tools, short-term planning when appropriate, and discussion of longer-term themes when helpful. Jessica also supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to blended family situations or major life shifts.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jessica frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that worsen mood or strain relationships. CBT offers concrete steps and exercises to practice between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another frequent approach; it focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values despite difficult feelings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns, offering practical tools for managing strong emotions and reducing reactivity.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to identify which methods best fit their goals, needs, and what feels manageable. Early sessions often include checking how techniques are working and adjusting the plan together.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are provided. Please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when plans change. Some formats also let people do guided exercises between meetings, which can help apply new skills to everyday situations.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, career changes, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work combined with exploration of personal history. Sessions focus on goals, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including substance use, mood disorders, and family-related stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can she work with clients who do not live in the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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