Jenna Lapointe, LCSW, LICSW

Jenna Lapointe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, and life changes. She emphasizes empathic listening and practical steps so clients can make meaningful shifts. Jenna works from a person-centered stance and focuses on what each individual wants to change in their life.

She pairs understanding with hands-on strategies. In sessions she helps clients notice how thoughts, body sensations, and behaviors interact. Then she practices skills clients can use between sessions to meet needs in healthier ways. This approach is direct and grounded in everyday routines.

Jenna draws from several well-known methods and picks the tools that best match a client's goals. She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and EMDR as appropriate. That mix supports work on trauma, mood concerns, relationship patterns, and addictive behaviors.

Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington College and a master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and has spent over a decade in outpatient mental health settings.

Jenna aims to make therapy collaborative and practical. She helps clients clarify what matters most, reduce symptoms like depression or compulsive behaviors, and build daily routines that support lasting change. The focus is on small, achievable steps that add up over time.

How Jenna’s approaches translate to online work

Jenna uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them, accept difficult feelings, and take small steps toward a values-driven life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when trauma memories are a focus. EMDR is aimed at reducing the intensity of painful memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing, often helping people feel less overwhelmed by past events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jenna will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit their needs. Together they decide what to try first and make changes as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into work or family schedules, keeping appointments consistent, and practicing skills in the context of daily life. Jenna will work with clients to set up a rhythm that fits their routine and pace.