Jenna Lapointe, LCSW, LICSW
West Virginia · 13 years in practice
Jenna Lapointe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses an empathetic, client-centered approach to help people change patterns that no longer serve them.
License and registration
- LICSW, West Virginia
- DP00943882 · expires August 2027
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149.028265 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1417243155 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jenna
Jenna Lapointe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses an empathetic, client-centered approach to help people change patterns that no longer serve them. She combines talk-based work with practical exercises so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions. Jenna speaks plainly and focuses on usable strategies that fit daily life.
With 13 years of clinical experience, she draws from several well-established methods. Jenna often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness practices.
Background and approach
She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, when appropriate, to address difficult memories and trauma-related symptoms. In sessions, Jenna pays attention to thoughts, body sensations, and behaviors. She helps people notice what those signals are trying to do, then practices alternative responses together.
Clients learn skills for stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and relationship concerns, among other issues. Jenna has worked in outpatient mental health settings and earned a master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University in 2011. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and currently practices in West Virginia.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions move between understanding what’s happening and practicing new skills. This practical emphasis aims to create steady, real-world change over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jenna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Jenna’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult feelings, and taking committed action. Online ACT sessions typically use exercises and short practices to build day-to-day habits that match what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured exercises and homework. In virtual CBT, clients and the therapist review situations, test thoughts, and practice alternative behaviors between appointments. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories by engaging both body sensations and thoughts; some EMDR-informed techniques can be adapted for remote sessions when appropriate.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That plan can change over time as needs and progress become clearer, and sessions are paced to match what the client wants to accomplish.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and visual cues, phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a short break, live chat works well for quick check-ins, and text messaging lets clients share thoughts between appointments. These options help people make therapy fit into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Jenna commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, career strain, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and occasional EMDR work to address thoughts, body sensations, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience, including many years in outpatient mental health settings helping people learn new coping skills and process difficult experiences.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed to practice in West Virginia.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
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.
What is the first step to begin working together?
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