Jenna Van Houten, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

About Jenna

Jenna Van Houten is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio. She focuses on family and parenting concerns as well as relationship, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress-related issues. Her approach is warm and conversational, aimed at helping people sort through practical problems and emotional pain so they can find clearer direction.

Jenna uses straightforward language and a collaborative tone to make space for honest conversation. Jenna blends several evidence-informed methods to meet people where they are.

Background and approach

She often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing strong emotions and changing unhelpful patterns. She also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to strengthen communication and connection in relationships.

Her background includes six years of professional experience working with individuals and adults navigating life changes, mood disorders, trauma, substance-related challenges, and complex family dynamics. Jenna previously spent much of her time supporting young adults and families affected by separation, legal involvement, and repeated trauma. This experience shaped her focus on attachment, adoption and foster care concerns, and family of origin issues.

In sessions she emphasizes learning, honesty, and personal agency. She blends practical skill-building with time to process painful events and identity-related concerns like sexuality and self-love. Jenna aims to walk alongside people, helping them reconnect to what matters and gain tools to move forward.

Her practice also addresses intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, communication problems, career questions, and addictions. The LPCC credential is listed as OH LPCC E.2303599.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small, values-based actions even when feelings are difficult. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching practical ways to notice thoughts without being ruled by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for mood disorders, stress, and problem-solving. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and improving emotional responses in close relationships to strengthen attachment and communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying different tools, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method from the start.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to continue therapy during life changes. For many people, remote formats allow steady practice of skills between sessions and more consistent contact when problems arise.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jenna work with?

She supports people facing relationship struggles, parenting and family issues, grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, trauma and abuse, stress, self-esteem, and sexuality-related questions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and collaborative with an emphasis on learning and honesty. She blends practical skill teaching with space to process hard experiences.

What relevant experience does she bring?

She has six years of professional experience and previously worked a lot with young adults, couples, and families affected by separation, substance use, legal involvement, and repeated trauma.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Jenna holds the LPCC credential listed as OH LPCC E.2303599 and she practices in Ohio.

Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide different ways to meet clients where they are.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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