Jenna Lapointe, LCSW, LICSW

Jenna Lapointe is a licensed social worker based in West Virginia who blends empathetic listening with goal-focused skill building to help people move forward. She approaches therapy with a client-centered, eclectic stance, meeting each person where they are and selecting methods that fit the changes they want to make. Jenna emphasizes understanding thoughts, bodily reactions, and behaviors to uncover what those responses are trying to accomplish, then works collaboratively to develop healthier ways to meet those needs.

Her clinical toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-informed techniques, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive-behavioral strategies, along with assertiveness and behavioral modification methods. These approaches are used in service of reprocessing difficult memories, reducing overwhelm, improving relationships, and building practical coping skills that translate into daily life. Jenna prefers process-oriented work that integrates emotional, somatic, and cognitive shifts for lasting change.

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. Jenna holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and maintains an active practice in West Virginia. She welcomes people ready to take proactive steps toward their wellbeing and supports clients through each stage of that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action toward them while learning to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it focuses on meaningful change rather than symptom elimination.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that facilitates the processing of distressing memories and sensations so they feel less disruptive. It can be particularly helpful for people who carry intense reactions from past events and want a structured way to reprocess those experiences.

Mindfulness-based approaches teach present-moment awareness and self-compassion skills that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These techniques support work on depression, stress, and patterns of rumination by strengthening the ability to notice and shift unhelpful habits.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Jenna will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs and then recommend or combine methods that fit those priorities. This partnership helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful and sustainable.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain consistency during life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations.