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Jennifer LaPenta, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Anxiety and Life Transitions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
- Family and caregiver issues
About Jennifer
Jennifer LaPenta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with 19 years of practice in Connecticut. She works with adults on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns and parenting. Her background also includes support for LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and career or self-esteem struggles.
Jennifer uses practical, structured methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She explains how thinking affects feelings and behavior, then works with clients to try different responses. Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on steps people can use between meetings.
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, narrative ideas, and psychodynamic perspectives to offer options that fit each situation. The emphasis is on clear, actionable changes rather than abstract discussion.
Jennifer has long experience supporting caregivers, older adults, and people facing end-of-life or hospice concerns, as well as family-of-origin and family problems. She also addresses isolation, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, and young adult challenges.
Clients can expect direct conversation, goal-oriented problem solving, and attention to practical coping skills. Jennifer frames therapy as a shared process where the clinician and client test what works and adjust plans over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, with practical exercises to change how people respond to stress and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a collaborative relationship that helps clients clarify goals and make steady progress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with the client to choose methods that match the person’s goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying approaches, checking how they feel, and adjusting plans together rather than committing to a single method from the start.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps people keep regular appointments. Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats were not listed in the biography. The emphasis is on making therapy manageable and actionable within a client’s routine.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, plus trauma, eating issues, intimacy topics, career and self-esteem matters.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience working with adults on a range of life and family concerns.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She practices in Connecticut and holds the CT LCSW credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.
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