Jessica Lareau, LICSW
- Addictions and recovery
- Family and relationship work
- Career and life transitions
About Jessica Lareau
Jessica views each person as the expert on their own life and emphasizes strengths already present in the client’s story. She works collaboratively to identify meaningful goals and to build skills that support lasting change, honoring the courage it takes to begin therapy and take early steps toward a more satisfying life. Her experience also includes work with blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment concerns, and first responder stress.
Using a flexible, client-centered approach, Jessica supports people facing both immediate crises and longer-term patterns that interfere with well-being. She aims to empower clients to navigate life transitions, address addictive behaviors, repair relationships, and cultivate greater self-understanding and resilience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jessica Lareau have?
Jessica Lareau has 14 years of professional experience in mental health practice.
Is Jessica Lareau a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details are MA LICSW LICSW123970.
In which languages does Jessica Lareau provide therapy?
Jessica Lareau provides therapy in English.
Where is Jessica Lareau located?
She is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Jessica Lareau as my therapist?
Clients can work with Jessica Lareau through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jessica Lareau work with international clients?
Jessica Lareau does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jessica Lareau cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Jessica Lareau uses evidence-informed approaches to help people make meaningful changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most - it can be helpful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical strategies and skills, often supporting work on depression, stress, and coping with addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to assist people who struggle with intense emotions and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to care. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing appointments to fit work, family, or caregiving schedules and making it simpler to maintain continuity during life changes. For many people, these options make it possible to begin and sustain therapeutic work with licensed professionals without extensive disruption to daily routines.