Jessica Lareau

Jessica Lareau is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. She approaches work with respect for each person’s story and strengths. Seeking change can feel hard, and she aims to support and empower that first step.

Her sessions are grounded in practical methods that help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help reframe unhelpful thoughts and on acceptance-based ideas to clarify values and motivated action. Dialectical skills and motivational interviewing often shape how she supports people making big behavior changes.

Jessica uses a collaborative style. She believes people bring important expertise about their own lives, and she helps gather tools that fit each person’s goals. Conversations are focused on what matters now and on practical steps to move forward.

Across 14 years of work she has supported people through life transitions, grief, caregiver stress, and issues tied to substance use. She also helps with challenges such as communication problems, codependency, parenting strain, and eating and food-related issues.

Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth conversations and a focus on skills and values that make daily life more manageable. She encourages people to try small, workable changes and to build on what already works in their lives.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values. It is useful for coping with anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and habits that keep problems going and trying simple experiments to change them, which can help with mood, cravings, and relationship patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication, often helping when stress or relationship conflict feels overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals and try methods that match the client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Confirm the session formats before booking to know how sessions will be delivered. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that talking via an online session helps them practice skills in the context of everyday life. If you want to learn how sessions are scheduled and what formats are offered, check the booking details or ask when you start the intake questionnaire.