About Jenna

Jenna Van Houten is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who helps people manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and relationship struggles. She writes in a direct, down-to-earth way and aims to make therapy feel approachable and practical for everyday life. Jenna draws from several therapy styles to meet people where they are.

Sessions are conversational and collaborative. She mixes skill-building with reflection so clients learn tools and also understand the patterns behind their behavior.

Background and approach

Her background includes six years of professional experience working with adults and earlier work with youth and young adults from high-risk situations. That earlier work involved people affected by substance use, legal challenges, separation, and repeated trauma. Jenna uses that experience to inform how she supports people facing complicated life stressors.

In practice she leans on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered and existential ideas. Expect a blend of practical strategies, values-focused work, and space to process painful experiences. The therapist values honesty, awareness, and personal agency as starting points for change.

Jenna emphasizes building an authentic connection and uses empathy and direct conversation to explore identity, self-worth, and relationship dynamics. She also addresses grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and mood differences while supporting people working toward greater self-acceptance and clearer direction.

How Jenna’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and taking small steps toward those values while learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, ADHD-related overwhelm, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. It is useful for mood symptoms, stress, and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in relationships; it can be helpful when emotions feel intense or hard to manage.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jenna works with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She often combines methods and adjusts the focus as progress is made, so the plan can change based on what helps most in real life.

Online therapy offers flexibility that many people need. Video calls allow deeper, face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers no camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family, or schooling schedules while still working with a licensed professional.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Jenna help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, stress, addictions, and related life concerns such as self-esteem and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and collaborative. Sessions mix practical skills training with personal reflection and values work.
What experience does she bring?
Jenna has six years of professional experience and earlier work with youth and young adults from high-risk backgrounds, including those impacted by substance use and repeated trauma.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in the state of Ohio.
Which languages are supported and are international clients taken?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
6 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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