Jessica Lareau, LICSW

Jessica Lareau is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She focuses on practical help for people facing depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and caregiver stress. Jessica speaks English and draws on 14 years of experience to help people take small, steady steps toward change.

Jessica sees each person as the expert on their own life. She works alongside clients to name strengths and build on them. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on useful skills and clearer decision-making.

Her approach blends several methods to match what a person needs. Techniques from cognitive behavioral work help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different responses. Acceptance and Commitment ideas support clarifying values and taking small actions that matter. Dialectical skills are used when stronger emotion regulation and distress tolerance strategies are needed.

Jessica also integrates motivational interviewing to help with readiness for change and psychodynamic perspectives to look at patterns that repeat over time. She tailors sessions to address caregiver stress, blended family concerns, codependency, substance use, and work-life strain among other issues. The aim is usable change you can practice between sessions.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Jessica helps set clear first steps. She encourages questions about approach and pace, and works with each person to set realistic goals for their life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for feeling stuck, caregiver strain, and moving through life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety. It often involves practical exercises to use between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be helpful for intense mood swings and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they shape a plan that mixes techniques from these approaches to fit real-life needs.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday routines and bring specific situations into session for review. Ask about available formats when scheduling to match sessions to your life and goals.