- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Jenna
Jenna Van Houten is an Ohio-licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with six years of professional experience. She focuses on parenting concerns along with anxiety, depression, relationship and identity issues. Jenna offers a direct, conversational style that aims to make therapy feel practical and approachable for busy parents.
She helps people talk through stress, grief, addictions, mood swings, and the everyday pressures that come with raising a family. Her work frequently addresses communication problems, attachment concerns, and the impact of family of origin on current relationships.
Background and approach
Jenna also supports people navigating sexuality, self-esteem, and life purpose questions. Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and emotionally focused ideas. Sessions often include skills practice, values clarification, and chances to name and process difficult emotions.
Jenna emphasizes education and building tools you can use between meetings. Jenna describes her style as collaborative and down-to-earth. She uses empathy and occasional humor to create space for honest conversation.
The aim is to help clients increase awareness, make clearer choices, and take small, doable steps toward change. Before independent practice, much of her work involved youth, young adults, and people affected by substance use or legal involvement. That background informs her ability to support those facing complex family disruption or multiple traumas.
Jenna is available for sessions in English and practices from Ohio.
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.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Jenna lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online parenting support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take small actions that matter to them; it often focuses on parenting choices, dealing with hard emotions, and moving toward a more meaningful daily routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress that affect family life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships and can be useful for improving communication and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jenna collaborates with each person to choose or blend methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the practical demands of parenting. She will check in about what helps and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and doable.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or work between sessions while juggling family schedules. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around childcare, work, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Jenna
What kinds of parenting and family concerns are addressed?
She supports parenting-related stress and family communication problems, plus related worries such as attachment issues, grief, and relationship conflict.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative, mixing practical skills with values exploration and emotional processing to help people act in line with what matters to them.
What is Jenna's professional background?
Jenna has six years of professional experience and prior work with youth, young adults, and people impacted by substance use and legal involvement.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an LPCC, licensed in Ohio, and practices with that credential in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I 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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