Jenna Van Houten, LPCC
Ohio · 6 years in practice
Jenna Van Houten is an Ohio-licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship struggles, grief, stress, and challenges tied to identity and sexuality.
License and registration
- LPCC, Ohio
- E.2303599 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1942771217 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Jenna
Jenna Van Houten is an Ohio-licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship struggles, grief, stress, and challenges tied to identity and sexuality. She also supports those coping with trauma, addiction, parenting strain, life transitions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Jenna uses a conversational, down-to-earth style in sessions.
She listens first and works alongside people to identify what matters to them. Her approach mixes practical tools and reflective conversation so clients can notice patterns and try small changes that matter day to day.
Background and approach
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She often blends these approaches to match each person’s situation rather than sticking to just one method. Clients can expect sessions that include skills practice, values-based goal setting, and space to process emotions linked to past events.
Jenna emphasizes awareness, honest reflection, and learning concrete ways to manage strong feelings and improve communication. Before independent practice she spent much of her time with youth and young adults and with people from high-risk backgrounds. That earlier work informs how she approaches issues like attachment, family of origin concerns, adoption and foster care, and the effects of multiple traumas.
Jenna aims to build a genuine connection, bring empathy and occasional humor to sessions, and help people reclaim a sense of agency as they make changes that suit their life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jenna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Jenna names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Jenna’s approaches translate to online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong emotions and the interaction patterns that keep them stuck. Online sessions can use EFT to untangle how feelings shape relationship and attachment concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them while learning to sit with difficult thoughts. ACT tools work well over video or text when people want concrete practices to use between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting; CBT homework fits easily into an online format.Figuring out the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has helped or not helped before, and preferences for how they want to work. Together they choose methods and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.
Online formats offer flexibility and accessibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, practice prompts, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different ways of connecting to see what works best.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Jenna commonly address?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career questions, and identity topics such as sexuality and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Jenna takes a conversational, down-to-earth approach that mixes empathy, education, and occasional humor. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying goals, and trying practical steps between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience and prior work with youth, young adults, and people from high-risk backgrounds. That experience shapes her work with attachment, family of origin, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Jenna works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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