Jenna Willis Aiken , LCMHC

Jenna Willis Aiken is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who focuses on practical support for women facing stress, anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and trauma. She connects with people in a direct, compassionate way and helps them take concrete steps forward.

Her work is grounded in listening first. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions aim to make difficult problems easier to manage, one small change at a time.

Jenna leans on client-centered methods that center the client's experience and priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different ways of thinking and acting. Those approaches are used to address stress, anxiety, depression, and effects of abuse.

She has six years of professional experience practicing in North Carolina as an LCMHC - licensed clinical mental health counselor. During that time she has focused on concerns related to domestic violence, sexual assault, pregnancy and childbirth, and postpartum depression.

People can expect straightforward conversations and practical strategies in sessions. Jenna encourages small, realistic goals and follows the client's pace while helping them test what works. She supports women through periods of transition and recovery, helping them rebuild routines and a sense of control.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means the therapist reflects what matters to the person, asks questions to clarify priorities, and adjusts pace so goals match what the client wants. It is useful for people who need space to tell their story and decide what comes next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches simple skills to notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try different actions, and track what changes. CBT is often helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and managing reactions after traumatic experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try techniques and adapt based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions let people see facial cues and demonstrate coping skills. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing problem-solving between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to stay connected when in-person visits are not practical.