Jenna Van Houten , LPCC

Jenna Van Houten is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with six years of professional experience. She supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, as well as trauma-related symptoms, relationship and family challenges, grief, career transitions, and the everyday pressures that can make growth feel difficult.

Her earlier work focused on youth, young adults, and couples or families from high-risk backgrounds, including those affected by substance use, legal involvement, family separation, and multiple traumas. This experience informs a practical, trauma-aware perspective when working with individuals and families across diverse circumstances.

Jenna works from an eclectic, client-centered framework rooted primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while also drawing on existential ideas. She prioritizes creating intentional space to listen, helping clients process the experiences that shaped them and rebuild connection to what matters most. Jenna emphasizes collaboration, education, and self-awareness as first steps toward meaningful change.

Her style is conversational and approachable, balancing clinical skill with empathy and a bit of humor. She aims to foster authenticity, autonomy, and honest reflection so people can better understand themselves and move forward in ways that fit their values and life goals.

ACT, CBT, and DBT-informed care for online therapy

Jenna commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting tangled up in them while clarifying what matters most so they can take meaningful steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jenna works with each person to consider their goals, history, and preferences, and tailors methods so therapy fits their life rather than expecting clients to fit a single model.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to continue across life changes, and enable ongoing skill practice and check-ins between sessions with licensed professionals and therapists.