- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- West Virginia, Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jenna
Jenna Lapointe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 13 years of experience to her practice in West Virginia. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and a wide range of emotional struggles. Jenna speaks English and offers sessions using video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Her approach centers on understanding feelings and behavior in simple, practical terms. She uses client-centered methods and borrows tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Background and approach
Jenna also works with trauma-related issues and integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate. Sessions usually involve talking through what matters most to the person and practicing concrete skills between meetings. She emphasizes noticing both body sensations and thoughts, then experimenting with small changes that fit daily life.
This makes it easier to apply new habits at home, work, or during parenting tasks. Jenna earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington College and a master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University. She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and a LICSW in West Virginia.
Over more than a decade she has worked in outpatient settings with many different concerns and life transitions. People who choose this style of care can expect straightforward conversation, practical exercises, and collaborative planning. Jenna helps clients set realistic goals and practices strategies that can be used between sessions to support lasting change.
What Jenna works with
Everything Jenna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jenna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jenna lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Jenna commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing practical skills to change them, which can help with depression, worry, and sleep issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jenna talks with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan over time so the work fits daily routines and parenting demands when relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a lighter option when bandwidth is limited or a check-in fits a work break. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, practicing new skills, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit care into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Jenna
What issues does this therapist help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma and many related issues such as sleep, eating, and relationship struggles.
What is the general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to create useful skills and new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in outpatient mental health settings and supporting people through a range of emotional challenges and life changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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