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Jenna Lapointe, LCSW, LICSW
West Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
About Jenna
Jenna Lapointe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW (Illinois) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW (West Virginia) with 13 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Jenna speaks English and practices from West Virginia.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Then she works with them to try different, concrete responses they can use in daily life.
Jenna also integrates mindfulness practices and EMDR when appropriate. She discusses what each approach involves and offers exercises to practice between sessions. Many of her tools focus on changing behaviors, shifting physical responses, and reframing thoughts so small changes lead to clearer choices.
Her training and work history include a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University. Her 13 years in practice include outpatient mental health work helping people manage symptoms and life transitions.
To begin, users are asked to use the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Jenna integrates structured approaches in remote sessions
Jenna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice specific thought patterns and behaviors that maintain stress or anxiety. CBT sessions focus on practical steps - identifying a thought, testing it, and practicing a different reaction in real life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used alongside CBT to help people clarify values and take committed actions even when difficult feelings are present. ACT sessions include exercises that help people notice thoughts without letting them dictate behavior.Client-Centered Therapy appears in her work as a way to prioritize the person's goals and pacing. That approach means she listens for what matters to the client and adjusts techniques based on their feedback. Choosing which method to emphasize is collaborative; Jenna will discuss options and decide with the client which approaches fit their goals and preferences.
The therapist's specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches work well over distance because they emphasize skills practice, worksheets, and step-by-step behavior experiments that can be done between meetings.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and related problems such as eating, sleeping, and parenting.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try practical alternatives. Sessions include exercises and strategies to practice between meetings.
What is her background and experience level?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in outpatient mental health and holds a master’s degree in social work.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW in Illinois and an LICSW in West Virginia and currently practices in West Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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