- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Solution-focused goals
About Jennifer
Jennifer LaPenta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, depression, grief, parenting, and related concerns including eating, intimacy, and self-esteem. She also addresses caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and family of origin issues.
Jennifer uses an approachable, collaborative style in sessions. She focuses on how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and she helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral ideas to identify and change unhelpful thinking, and on Solution-Focused techniques to set small, practical goals.
Her background includes long experience working across life stages. That experience informs work with young adults as well as people navigating career shifts, retirement planning, or caregiving roles. She also supports people processing trauma, grief, or compassion fatigue related to caregiving and health concerns.
Sessions blend exploration of personal history with concrete steps people can take between meetings. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are used to trace family stories and recurring roles from childhood. The aim is to clarify how early family patterns influence current relationships and behavior.
Jennifer asks clients to identify what matters most and to set achievable goals. She works in plain language and keeps sessions focused on practical change. International clients may be accepted; clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Jennifer often uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's experience. This approach involves active listening and reflecting back what the client says so they can better understand their feelings and choices. It is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.She also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to link thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT in online sessions uses straightforward exercises and homework to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer collaborates with clients to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, make it easier to attend from different locations, or allow shorter check-ins when full sessions are hard to fit in. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and solution-focused goal work to the online setting to keep progress moving between meetings.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family problems, depression, grief, parenting, and related issues such as eating, intimacy, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How long has she practiced?
She has 19 years of experience as a clinician working with adults and people across life stages.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Connecticut LCSW practicing in Connecticut.
Does she work with speakers of other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm session logistics and time zones when scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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