Jenna Lapointe , LCSW, LICSW

Jenna Lapointe is a licensed clinical social worker who combines empathetic understanding with practical strategies to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are explored in a non-judgmental setting to uncover what those patterns are trying to provide and to identify healthier ways to meet those needs. By attending to cognitive, somatic, and behavioral elements together, she supports integrated shifts that translate into everyday life.

Her approach is client-centered and eclectic, drawing on empirically supported methods selected to match each person’s goals. She often uses process-oriented therapies such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address symptoms held in both body-based and verbal processing systems. She also has experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, assertiveness training, and behavioral modification techniques to teach practical skills clients can apply between sessions.

Jenna holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - professional licenses for clinical social work - and practices in West Virginia. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington College in 2009 and a master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University in 2011. With over 13 years of experience in mental health care, she has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, addiction, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and identity.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories and trauma by working with the brain’s natural processing systems to reduce the intensity of traumatic symptoms and support adaptive resolution.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts, sensations, and emotions, teaching skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation across a range of concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jenna Lapointe and other licensed professionals work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, and they adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support from therapists without major scheduling disruptions, helping to maintain momentum between sessions and integrate skills into daily life.