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 supported people working through stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, and a wide range of relationship and family challenges. Her practice also addresses life transitions, career exploration, parenting concerns, substance-related impacts, and the everyday issues that can interfere with feeling authentic and grounded.

Much of her early work involved youth and young adults, along with couples and families from high-risk backgrounds such as those affected by substance use, legal involvement, family separation, and repeated trauma. That background informs her ability to meet complex needs with practical strategies and compassionate attention. Jenna draws from an eclectic mix of approaches, predominantly rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential ideas, while creating intentional space for clients to be heard and to process meaningful life experiences.

She approaches therapy in a conversational, collaborative way that blends clinical skill with empathy, humor, and education. Jenna believes people are experts on themselves and aims to walk alongside clients as they reconnect with their values, build awareness, and work toward sustainable change. If her style and methods resonate, she invites prospective clients to reach out to explore whether it might be a good fit and to help identify a better fit if needed.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Jenna Van Houten integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking steps aligned with personal values - it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Jenna works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore methods, try strategies, and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexibility - appointments can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options help increase access to consistent care and allow therapists and clients to work together in ways that suit the client’s routine and comfort.