Jenna Van Houten , LPCC

Jenna Van Houten is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with six years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, relationship and family dynamics, life transitions, career exploration, and the everyday challenges that can make it hard to feel authentic and grounded.

Much of her early work centered on youth and young adults, along with couples and families from high-risk backgrounds, including those affected by substance use, legal involvement, family separation, and multiple traumas. This experience informs a practical and empathetic approach to clinical care that attends to both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Her clinical style is eclectic and rooted primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She pairs these evidence-informed methods with a client-centered stance that prioritizes listening, education, and collaboration. Jenna emphasizes radical acceptance, identity development, autonomy, and the importance of awareness and honesty as first steps toward meaningful change.

Jenna aims to create a conversational, compassionate space that blends clinical training with warmth and occasional humor. She supports people in reconnecting with what matters most to them and in building practical skills for living more intentionally. Jenna is based in Ohio, provides services in English, and is not currently accepting new clients or international clients.

How Jenna Applies Therapeutic Approaches in Online Sessions

Jenna draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and build willingness to face difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a meaningful life. ACT is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it emphasizes action that aligns with personal priorities rather than getting stuck on symptom reduction alone.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT provides practical tools for managing depression, anxiety, and everyday problem-solving by teaching skills to reframe thoughts and test assumptions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are integrated when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT offers concrete techniques for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive or self-sabotaging behaviors.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jenna collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as work unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals makes it easier to access consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, shorter check-ins between sessions, and the ability to practice skills in everyday contexts while maintaining regular contact with a therapist.