- Addiction and codependency
- Practical coping skills
- Collaboration and goal setting
About Jessica
Jessica Lareau is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She brings 14 years of experience helping people who are dealing with addiction, depression, relationship strain, and the stresses of caregiving. She approaches clients with respect and straightforward support aimed at small, manageable changes.
Jessica believes people know their own stories and have strengths to build on. She aims to hold a steady, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what matters and take steps toward it. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
Her work often includes helping people facing codependency, communication problems, and the fallout from family separation. She also supports those coping with grief, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Jessica uses a mix of strategies to match what each person needs in the moment.
Therapeutic techniques are chosen to meet real life demands. That might mean learning new ways to manage difficult thoughts, practicing emotional regulation skills, or examining recurring relationship patterns. Sessions are collaborative and focused on what the client wants to change.
Jessica aims to make therapy feel useful from the start. She helps people break goals into steps they can try between sessions and checks progress along the way. The overall goal is clearer choices, steadier coping, and more energy for the parts of life that matter.
How these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are intense. It is useful for codependency, grief, and making changes that align with a person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. It often involves practical homework and skills practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship conflicts and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods seem most helpful based on goals and preferences. That way therapeutic techniques are adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule appointments around work or caregiving. These practical benefits help people maintain steady momentum between sessions while applying new skills in real life.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jessica commonly help with?
Jessica works with issues such as addiction, depression, codependency, relationship and family problems, grief, caregiver stress, and career-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, skills practice, and short-term steps that fit into everyday life.
What is Jessica's professional background?
She has 14 years of experience in clinical work supporting people with addictions, mood concerns, and relationship strain.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Jessica holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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