Jeana Spencer-Rooks, LMSW

Jeana Spencer-Rooks is a Michigan-licensed therapist with more than 22 years of experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker - a master's-level social work credential that reflects formal training and professional licensure. Jeana's practice emphasizes a client-centered, compassionate approach, with focused experience addressing relationships of all kinds, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, ADHD, and self-esteem concerns.

She creates an inclusive environment that respects each person’s unique story and pace. Her work extends across life transitions, relationship dynamics, multicultural concerns, workplace-related stress, and personal growth efforts. Whether clients are managing social anxiety, seeking deeper self-understanding, or navigating significant life changes, Jeana aims to offer thoughtful, empathetic guidance tailored to individual needs.

Jeana uses a holistic and adaptive framework that recognizes healing looks different for everyone. She supports clients in building resilience and exploring practical steps toward meaningful change, helping them move from coping to greater clarity and purpose while honoring their values and lived experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Jeana Spencer-Rooks

Jeana frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on helping clients clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance in which the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-exploration and personal growth - it is helpful for building self-esteem and processing grief. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jeana collaborates with clients to determine what works best for their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts methods as needed and involves clients in choosing strategies that fit their lives.

Online therapy with Jeana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options allow clients to continue care around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity with a licensed professional who tailors support to individual needs.