- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Family of origin focus
About Jenna
Jenna Van Houten is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with six years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship challenges, grief, and stress. She also supports people facing addiction concerns, parenting stress, and questions about sexuality and identity, including LGBT matters and family of origin issues.
Jenna uses a conversational, down-to-earth style in sessions. She listens and aims to help people notice patterns that came from their childhood and family roles. Practical skills and clear language are common in her work. She encourages honesty, awareness, and small, manageable steps toward change.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix lets her combine values clarification, coping skills, behavior change techniques, emotion work, and a focus on the therapeutic relationship. She leans into education and helping people understand how past interactions continue to shape current choices.
Before independent practice, much of Jenna's experience involved youth, young adults, and people affected by substance use, legal involvement, and family separation. She has worked with clients dealing with multiple traumas and complex life stressors. These earlier roles inform how she talks about family dynamics and attachment patterns today.
Sessions typically use straightforward language and occasional humor to reduce tension. Jenna aims to help clients reconnect with what matters to them and to make concrete shifts that fit their daily life. If a different therapist would be a better match, she will help locate other options.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jenna commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and build actions that match those values even when strong emotions are present. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also frequently draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills can help with intense feelings, communication under stress, and managing urges that interfere with goals. These approaches can be combined with a conversational, client-centered stance so sessions balance skill practice with reflection and meaning-making.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and everyday routines. That decision can evolve over several sessions as needs become clearer.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote care because it can fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Whatever format is used, the focus is on applying ACT, CBT, or DBT tools to real-life situations so change can be practiced between sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, grief, stress, addictions, and family of origin concerns among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a conversational, down-to-earth approach that mixes education, practical skills, and reflection to help people notice and change old patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a practicing clinician, not including internship hours sometimes noted separately.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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