- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jessica
Jessica Lareau is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, depression, addiction concerns, and relationship struggles. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Her approach respects the client as the expert of their own story.
She draws on practical, goal-focused methods to build skills for everyday life. That includes techniques to manage mood, reduce addictive behaviors, and improve communication. Sessions often focus on small, steady changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
Jessica uses a mix of behavioral and insight-oriented work. She may help a person notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different actions to test what works. She also explores deeper themes from life history when that helps clarify current choices.
Clients who want direction and tools as well as space to reflect tend to find her style useful. She emphasizes collaboration and clear steps, while also holding compassion for difficult moments. The goal is to help each person move toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
Jessica has practiced as a LICSW for 14 years in Massachusetts. Her background includes supporting people with grief, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and work-related compassion fatigue. She works in English and offers several online formats for ongoing support.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that build skills and insight
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify personal values and take action toward them even when emotions are strong. CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new behaviors to change mood and functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating stress, and improving relationships. These approaches each emphasize practical steps and can be tailored to address addiction, depression, parenting stress, and relationship patterns.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, strengths, and daily life. That might mean more skills practice upfront, or more reflective discussion about patterns and history - the plan adjusts as progress is made.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy schedules. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skills practice, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can support shorter check-ins, and messaging lets someone reflect between sessions. These options help people keep continuity of care while managing work, family, and other obligations.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does Jessica commonly help with?
She works with people facing addictions, depression, relationship and communication problems, grief, self-esteem issues, parenting concerns, caregiver stress, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends practical skill work with space for reflection. Sessions focus on real-life changes, coping strategies, and clearer decision making.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has 14 years of professional experience providing mental health support in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients located in Massachusetts.
What session formats does she use online?
Jessica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I get started with therapy through the site?
Choose the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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