Jenna Van Houten

Jenna Van Houten is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people manage anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and stress. She also supports concerns around women's issues, sexuality, addiction, ADHD, and life transitions. Jenna writes plainly and talks with clients in a conversational, down-to-earth way. With six years of clinical experience, she draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and emotionally focused ideas. Jenna makes time to listen and create space for people to name what matters. She emphasizes honesty, awareness, and small, steady steps toward change. Her earlier work involved youth, young adults, and people from high-risk backgrounds, including those affected by substance use, legal involvement, and family separation. That background informs how she responds to complicated trauma and relationship patterns. Jenna values identity development, radical acceptance, and helping people reconnect with their own goals and values. Sessions tend to be collaborative and sometimes lighthearted when appropriate. She blends clinical skills with empathy and occasional humor to build rapport and understanding. Education is part of the process - clients often learn tools to manage strong emotions and improve communication. Jenna encourages people to be real about what they're feeling as a first step toward healing. If the fit isn’t right, she will assist with finding another therapist who might be a better match.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small actions that match those values. It focuses on building a meaningful life even when uncomfortable thoughts and feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses in relationships and improving connection and communication. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jenna will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress and needs evolve. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and making scheduling more flexible. It can also make it easier to check in quickly during a work break or to use video or phone options when attention and energy levels vary. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the current online or in-person options before booking so you know what will best fit your routine.