Jenna Lapointe , LCSW, LICSW

Jenna Lapointe is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in West Virginia with 13 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, grief, ADHD, and related concerns. She approaches therapy with empathy and a focus on practical change, creating a collaborative space where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored without judgment. Jenna helps clients name what their reactions are trying to accomplish and then works with them to develop healthier, more effective ways to meet those needs.

Her method is client-centered and eclectic, drawing on several evidence-informed therapies chosen to fit each person’s goals. She frequently integrates mindfulness-based techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other process-oriented methods to address symptoms that involve both somatic and cognitive patterns. These approaches are used to help clients reprocess experiences and learn practical skills that can be applied outside of sessions.

Jenna holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which indicate licensure to practice as a clinical social worker and provide psychotherapy. 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. Over more than a decade in outpatient mental health settings, she has worked with a wide range of people and concerns, supporting sustainable change through skill-building, insight, and compassionate guidance.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Jenna Lapointe uses approaches that translate well to remote formats and focus on both insight and skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take small, meaningful steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports reprocessing distressing memories and associated bodily reactions. When appropriate, it can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a collaborative pace, giving clients space to explore and make decisions about change. Jenna uses this stance alongside structured techniques to meet each person where they are.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jenna collaborates with clients to identify which therapies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time to match progress and feedback. Licensed professionals and therapists tailor treatment collaboratively rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain consistent care from home, work, or other locations. These options support ongoing access to therapy and allow clients to choose formats that feel most comfortable and effective for them.