Jenna Van Houten , LPCC

Jenna Van Houten is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with six years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, career exploration, and the everyday struggles that can make it hard to feel like oneself. Her practice also addresses issues related to intimacy, parenting, addiction, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, self-esteem, and identity concerns.

Earlier in her career she primarily supported youth and young adults as well as couples and families from high-risk backgrounds, including those affected by substance use, legal involvement, family disruption and separation, and multiple traumas. That experience informs a practical, grounded approach to therapy that values both problem-solving and emotional exploration.

Herstyle is conversational and collaborative, pairing professionally trained clinical techniques with empathy, gentle humor, and curiosity. She uses an eclectic mix of methods rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and existential perspectives, while intentionally creating space to listen and process the life experiences that have shaped each person.

Jenna emphasizes radical acceptance, authenticity, identity development, autonomy and freewill, and psychoeducation as tools for change. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives and aims to walk alongside them as they reconnect with what matters most. If the fit is not right, she will assist in finding a more appropriate referral to support the healing process.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Jenna draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and build a meaningful life alongside difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT focuses on acceptance, mindfulness, and taking committed action toward what matters most, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical skills for managing symptoms of mood disorders, stress, and anxiety by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing new ways of responding.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is incorporated when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT provides concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, often useful for trauma, anger, and self-destructive patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jenna works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect from different locations by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life, and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support in formats that suit individual comfort and routine.