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Jenna Van Houten

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LPCC Ohio

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Jenna

Jenna Van Houten is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with six years of clinical experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, grief, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and the stresses of life change.

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-informed strategies to support work on self-esteem, coping skills, intimacy and sexuality questions, parenting challenges, and the emotional impacts of trauma and attachment disruptions. Her style blends a conversational, collaborative stance with structured therapeutic methods.

Jenna emphasizes practical skill building and psychological insight, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thought patterns, emotional regulation, and values-based action. She also creates intentional space for exploration of identity, self-love, and meaning while incorporating emotionally-focused perspectives when relationship repair is a goal.

Jenna aims to build an authentic working relationship that balances empathy, education, and a bit of humor to make hard work feel manageable. She welcomes clients who are seeking clearer communication, relief from mood and anxiety symptoms, or a guided path toward greater self-understanding and life purpose.

Integrating CBT and Acceptance-Based Tools in Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. It uses practical exercises and skill development to help clients reframe thinking and build coping strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action and accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful behavior change; this approach can be helpful for stress, identity questions, and life transitions. Jenna also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and the therapeutic relationship to foster self-exploration and personal growth, often supporting work around self-esteem, identity, and interpersonal concerns.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. Jenna works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods accordingly, combining skill-based CBT techniques with acceptance and relational work when that best serves the client. The fit between therapist, method, and client priorities is reviewed as therapy progresses so adjustments can be made together.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect from home, work, or other convenient locations. These formats support consistent access to care, make it easier to maintain regular sessions amid busy schedules, and allow therapists to integrate worksheets, exercises, and check-ins between sessions to reinforce progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jenna commonly address?
Jenna works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, stress, addiction, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting, ADHD, and career questions.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She blends structured interventions with a conversational, collaborative style. Jenna often uses CBT, ACT, and DBT techniques while emphasizing values, identity exploration, and practical skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jenna holds six years of professional experience as a practicing counselor in clinical settings and independent practice prior to this role.
Where is Jenna licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC, credential number OH LPCC E.2303599, and provides services from that state.
Which languages does she offer therapy in?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jenna?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English