Jenna LaVallee, LCSW, LICSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jenna!

I love being a therapist and walking with people through their own journey. I'm fairly laid back and work hard to meet people where they are at. I take pride in building human connections and providing a calm, empathetic ear to listen with my whole heart.

My focus

I most often work with clients struggling with anxiety and depression. I also have experience working with teens, substance abuse, relationship concerns, and LGBTQIA+ populations. I'm comfortable addressing many different concerns and take opportunities to learn more about issues to better serve your needs.

My approach

I'm certified in dialectical-behavioral therapy to help you practice mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. This gives you tools to feel more in control. Based on your needs, I may adapt to include acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or other modalities.

My communication style

I provide a calm, empathetic ear and work to make you feel as comfortable as possible. I can be goofy at times and don't have a problem laughing with my clients. I welcome feedback on what you might need from me to feel supported in our work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always found myself advocating for others and believing people should be able to live in peace and have their basic needs met. I found a love for therapy and providing people with the skills to take on this world on their own. No matter where I've worked, I've loved being able to provide therapy and help others.

My goals for you

I believe therapy is a partnership. Together, we'll identify and set goals that matter to you. As we work together, your goals may evolve as you gain new insights. We can adapt our plan at any time to ensure it's always meaningful and relevant to you.

Our first session

During our first session, I use the time for us to get to know each other. I complete an intake history and learn about the reasons you've sought counseling. I welcome questions from you and am happy to answer questions about myself. I know counseling can be intimidating, and I try to make our first meeting as comfortable as possible.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 54 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of North Dakota.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jenna LaVallee