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Jessica Senecal-Bennett

Experienced LICSW blending evidence and empathy

LICSW, LCSW Massachusetts

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Career, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica Senecal-Bennett is a licensed clinician with 25 years of experience offering psychotherapy to adults from her Massachusetts practice.

Background and approach

As an LICSW and LCSW, she brings a long history of helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, career stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges with self-esteem and sleep. Her work also encompasses a broad range of related concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and recovery from domestic violence or other trauma.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused strategies, solution-focused problem solving, and trauma-focused interventions. Jessica emphasizes practical skill-building and collaborative planning so individuals can manage symptoms, cope with life changes, and strengthen interpersonal patterns.

She accepts international clients and provides sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging, adjusting format and pace to match each person’s needs. Clients who seek a thoughtful, experienced clinician will find a therapist who combines warmth and clear structure to help set goals and practice new ways of responding to stress and relationship struggles.

Approaches that guide online work and practical access

Jessica frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and stress-related problems. She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize empathic listening and collaboration so sessions focus on each person's values and goals, supporting clearer decision making and stronger self-understanding.

The best therapeutic approach is often determined together. Jessica will work collaboratively to assess needs and preferences, try strategies, and adjust methods over time so the work aligns with a client’s goals and life circumstances rather than following a preset plan.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or differing comfort with technology. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from Massachusetts or other locations where she is available.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Jessica works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among others.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Her style blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, solution-focused interventions, and trauma-focused strategies to tailor care to each person's needs.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through a variety of life and mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Jessica holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Massachusetts with listed licensure details VT LICSW 089.0135305 and CT LCSW 014272.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people who are located outside the U.S.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont

Languages

English