- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- DBT skills
About Jessica
Jessica Lareau is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in Massachusetts with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, addictions, relationship strain, and the day-to-day pressures of caregiving and career stress. Jessica also helps those dealing with grief, questions of identity, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She approaches therapy in a practical way. Sessions focus on what is causing distress now and on skills to manage difficult moments. Jessica uses clear, evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and find what works for them. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented without jargon.
Her background includes work across clinical settings where she supported people through substance concerns, mood struggles, and major life changes. That experience shaped her focus on concrete tools alongside exploring the past when it matters to present problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and guide action.
Jessica also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions run high and Motivational Interviewing when someone wants help changing habits. She may use psychodynamic ideas to understand longstanding relationship patterns when they show up in session. Together these approaches help people address issues like codependency, control problems, and the particular pain of guilt and shame.
People who meet with Jessica typically leave with clearer next steps, practical strategies for hard moments, and a plan for moving forward at a sustainable pace.
Approaches used during online work
Jessica often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small experiments you can try between sessions to test different ways of coping.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take action even when difficult feelings are present. ACT is useful for issues like guilt, shame, and major life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills may be added when emotional intensity needs grounding; DBT offers concrete tools for managing distress and improving communication.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with the person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and obstacles become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that suit a work break or caregiving schedule. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in the context of daily life while still having focused time with a licensed professional.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, caregiving stress, and feelings of guilt and shame among other concerns.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses practical methods like CBT to examine thoughts and ACT to clarify values, paired with skills from DBT for intense emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has 14 years of professional experience working in a range of clinical settings supporting people through mood, substance, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.