- LCSW Wisconsin
- Guilt and shame support
- Eating and body image
About Jenna
Jenna Acker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, eating issues, and the strain of life changes. She also lists guilt and shame among the concerns she supports people with.
Jenna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through obsessive thoughts, mood shifts, and social anxiety. Sessions focus on developing practical coping strategies. Conversations tend to look at current patterns, underlying feelings, and small changes that make daily life easier.
She brings an inclusive perspective to work with people affected by discrimination and issues tied to gender and women's experiences. That viewpoint shapes how she listens and which practical tools she offers. Jenna aims to help clients name their difficulties and try manageable steps toward feeling steadier.
When addictions or eating concerns are part of the picture, Jenna works with both behaviors and the emotions connected to them. With family-related stress she helps individuals untangle expectations and set clearer boundaries. For people carrying guilt or shame, sessions focus on understanding where those feelings came from and how they influence actions now.
Her practice emphasizes short-term skills alongside longer personal work. People can expect a direct, plain way of talking through problems, with attention to strengths and to realistic next steps.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Jenna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in practical, straightforward ways. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes; this helps with anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and mood shifts. Skills-based coping work teaches concrete tools for managing stress and cravings, useful for addictions and for moments when guilt or shame feels overwhelming.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jenna will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as needed rather than following a single fixed path.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose audio-only work if that fits their comfort or bandwidth. Ask about specific session formats during the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, eating issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include mood disorders, OCD, body image, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses evidence-based techniques to help people trace where guilt and shame come from and how those feelings affect behavior. The work often combines practical coping skills with talk about underlying emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jenna has three years of experience as a practicing clinician. That includes supporting people with anxiety, addiction issues, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Wisconsin. Her practice is based in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details will be shown during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That starts the matching and booking process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.