Jessica Lareau , LICSW

Jessica Lareau is a licensed clinical social worker in Massachusetts who focuses on practical help for day-to-day struggles. She works with people facing depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain, and issues tied to self-esteem and life changes. Jessica writes in a direct, respectful way and centers each conversation on the client's goals and strengths.

She uses tools from several approaches to meet people where they are. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to clarify values and take small, meaningful steps toward them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

With 14 years of experience, Jessica combines practical strategies with open listening. She draws on motivational interviewing to encourage commitment to change. She also brings psychodynamic ideas when it helps to understand patterns that repeat over time.

Jessica often helps people coping with blended family stress, caregiver strain, codependency, and problems tied to substance use. She also supports those facing career shifts, parenting pressures, and compassion fatigue among first responders.

Sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Jessica speaks English and practices in Massachusetts. She emphasizes collaboration so clients leave with clear next steps and tools they can try between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jessica blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that focus on what people do day to day. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. ACT helps people name what truly matters to them and take small, values-driven steps even when difficult feelings are present.

Finding the right fit is collaborative. Jessica will talk about goals and preferences and try approaches that match the person's needs. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan so work in sessions connects with real life outside therapy.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for full conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text can fit short updates, coaching-style support, or those who prefer typing over talking. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and everyday life.