Jenna Lapointe, LCSW, LICSW

Jenna Lapointe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, skills-based therapy that helps people change what isn't working. She combines clear strategies with a calm, empathetic style so you can make steady progress toward goals that matter to you.

Jenna leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods to guide sessions. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practices new responses in session that can be used outside of therapy. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person needs.

She also uses EMDR and mindfulness approaches when trauma or somatic symptoms are present. Those methods aim to link body-based reactions with thoughts and feelings so memories and sensations feel less disruptive over time. Jenna meets people where they are and chooses techniques based on the change they want to make.

Jenna trained in psychology and social work and brings 13 years of clinical experience in outpatient settings. Her work includes a range of life challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes. She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and an LICSW in West Virginia.

People working with her can expect direct, warm sessions that mix talk therapy with concrete skills practice. She encourages small experiments between visits so progress carries into daily life.

How Jenna’s approaches work in online therapy

Jenna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. CBT breaks problems into thought-feeling-action patterns so small shifts can reduce distress and improve daily routines.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable feelings show up. ACT helps people move toward meaningful goals while learning new ways to relate to difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Jenna will discuss options and tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels useful and manageable. The plan can change as work progresses to keep things relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let you work face-to-face when that helps. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits your day. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief talks, homework check-ins, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.