Jessica Lareau , LICSW

Jessica Lareau is licensed in Massachusetts as an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and has 13 years of professional experience. She supports people working through stress, anxiety, substance use and other addictions, relationship challenges, and episodes of depression.

Jessica approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks for the strengths they already possess to help them move forward. She acknowledges the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and to take those first steps toward change. Her role is to provide steady support and to empower clients as they navigate difficult moments and pursue meaningful goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and teaches practical ways to stay connected with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and situations that involve patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support continuity through transitions, and provide multiple ways to stay connected with a therapist between in-depth sessions.