Jenna Lapointe, LCSW, LICSW
West Virginia LCSW specializing in trauma and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- EMDR and ACT
About Jenna Lapointe
Jenna Lapointe greets people who are taking steps toward improving their mental health and acknowledges the courage involved in seeking change. She centers her work on empathetic understanding combined with practical behavioral strategies, creating a non-judgmental space where clients can explore thoughts, feelings, and patterns to better understand what those responses are attempting to accomplish.
By helping clients reframe cognitive, somatic, and behavioral reactions, she supports them in identifying healthier ways to meet the needs underlying difficult behaviors. Sessions typically include discussion and hands-on practice of techniques clients can use between appointments to build new, sustainable habits.
Her approach is client-centered and eclectic, drawing from several evidence-informed modalities chosen to fit each person’s goals. She often uses process-oriented therapies such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, assertiveness training, and behavioral modification methods.
Jenna holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials, reflecting her licensure as an independent clinical social worker. 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, and she practices in West Virginia. Jenna has worked with a wide variety of people in outpatient mental health settings and encourages anyone taking steps toward wellness to continue that effort.
By helping clients reframe cognitive, somatic, and behavioral reactions, she supports them in identifying healthier ways to meet the needs underlying difficult behaviors. Sessions typically include discussion and hands-on practice of techniques clients can use between appointments to build new, sustainable habits.
Her approach is client-centered and eclectic, drawing from several evidence-informed modalities chosen to fit each person’s goals. She often uses process-oriented therapies such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, assertiveness training, and behavioral modification methods.
Jenna holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials, reflecting her licensure as an independent clinical social worker. 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, and she practices in West Virginia. Jenna has worked with a wide variety of people in outpatient mental health settings and encourages anyone taking steps toward wellness to continue that effort.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jenna Lapointe have?
Jenna Lapointe has 13 years of experience.
Is Jenna Lapointe a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. License details are IL LCSW 149.028265 and WV LICSW DP00943882.
In which languages does Jenna Lapointe provide therapy?
Jenna Lapointe provides therapy in English.
Where is Jenna Lapointe located?
Jenna Lapointe is located in West Virginia.
How can I work with Jenna Lapointe as my therapist?
You can work with Jenna Lapointe through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jenna Lapointe work with international clients?
No. Jenna Lapointe does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jenna Lapointe cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and patterns that interfere with meaningful living.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that supports the processing of distressing memories and related symptoms by engaging both body-based and cognitive processing. It is commonly applied when past events continue to affect current emotional or physical responses.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive stance in which therapists provide understanding and support to help clients explore their experiences and build self-directed insight. This approach can be helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and personal growth.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and a licensed professional will collaborate with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor work to what feels most useful for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility and convenience through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect with therapists from home or other locations. These options expand access to licensed professionals while supporting consistent, ongoing work toward personal goals.