Jessica Lareau, LICSW - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Jessica

Jessica Lareau is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns among other life challenges. She says people already hold strengths and knowledge about their lives, and she helps them use those strengths to move forward. Jessica keeps sessions direct and practical, helping clients take concrete steps when they feel stuck.

She speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Jessica uses tools from several therapy approaches to match what each person needs.

Background and approach

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when people are unsure about change, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions.

Across her 14 years of work she has supported people dealing with addiction, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and career or life transitions. Jessica is licensed in Massachusetts as a LICSW and brings practical, steady support rather than long lectures. Sessions often focus on clear goals and usable strategies.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. She listens first, then helps shape a plan that fits day-to-day life. People who want straightforward guidance to handle family pressures, parenting decisions, or behavior change may find her approach helpful.

Jessica provides services in English and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters most to them and take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for life changes, parenting decisions, and when someone feels stuck despite knowing what they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping with stressful situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica will work with each person to try methods that match their goals and day-to-day life. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for people with busy family lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, while phone sessions can fit into tight schedules. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and the option to share thoughts between sessions. These formats aim to make consistent work possible even with parenting responsibilities or irregular hours.

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.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with issues such as addictions, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and parenting challenges, career changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, skills practice, and small steps that fit daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, mood challenges, relationship strain, and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an MA and is a LICSW licensed in Massachusetts with licence number LICSW123970.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she use?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English

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