Therapist profile
Jenna Lapointe, LCSW, LICSW
West Virginia
Licensed social worker - Anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
- LicenseLICSW, West Virginia / DP00943882; LCSW, Illinois / 149.028265
- NPI1417243155
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWest Virginia
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- EMDR for trauma
About Jenna
Jenna Lapointe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW practicing in West Virginia with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, and related struggles. Jenna frames therapy as a blend of understanding and practical behavior change.
Jenna uses a client-centered, process-oriented style. She listens for what a person’s thoughts, body sensations, and behaviors are trying to achieve. Then she helps people reframe those patterns and practice different, healthier actions outside sessions. Sessions focus on clear techniques and real-world practice rather than only talking about feelings.
Her toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness approaches, EMDR, and motivational methods. She draws from these to address problems such as anger, impulsivity, codependency, and attachment wounds. The choice of method is based on the change a person wants to make.
Jenna’s background is in psychology and social work, with a bachelor’s degree from Washington College and a master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University. Over the past decade-plus she has focused on outpatient mental health, helping people learn to manage symptoms and make durable behavior changes.
In sessions she balances reflective listening with concrete skill-building. People who come for help with frustration, workplace stress, or relationship strain can expect both discussion and practical exercises to try between appointments.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and life changes where someone wants practical ways to act differently. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and behavior patterns tied to frustration or impulsivity. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with traumatic memories by engaging both narrative and bodily responses to reduce the intensity of old reactions; it can help people whose anger or anxiety links back to traumatic experiences.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jenna approaches that as a collaborative process: she will talk with a person about their goals, explain the options, and recommend techniques to try. Clients decide which approaches feel like the best fit, and the plan can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of meeting with a licensed professional online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so work or family obligations are easier to manage. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Jenna’s style emphasizes short-term skill practice and between-session exercises that can be used in day-to-day life, which often adapts well to remote sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and related struggles.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, process-oriented approach that pairs understanding with practical behavior change and skills to practice outside sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience providing outpatient mental health services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and an LICSW and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats she offers?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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