Therapist profile
Jennifer LaPenta, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 007125
- NPI1982701330
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Narrative perspective
About Jennifer
Jennifer LaPenta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 19 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting challenges, grief, anger, and life transitions. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person is trying to change now.
Jennifer uses a collaborative, strengths-based way of working. She pays attention to how thoughts influence feelings and actions. That makes room for clear, manageable steps people can try between sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and Solution-Focused techniques to set small, realistic goals.
Narrative ideas help people separate themselves from their problems and see different storylines that have influenced behavior. Psychodynamic perspectives are used to notice patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages. Jennifer describes therapy as a team effort where a person’s experience guides which approach gets used.
Her work includes support around parenting stress, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and family of origin issues. She also helps with intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, career stresses, and compassion fatigue. Practical coping skills and clearer thinking are regular parts of sessions.
Jennifer accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered work focuses on the person’s goals and experiences. The therapist listens and reflects what matters most, then helps set practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts shape feelings and behaviors and uses clear exercises to change unhelpful thinking. Narrative Therapy separates a person from their problems and examines the stories they tell about themselves, which can reveal new options for action.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as needs and progress evolve.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working this way helps them practice skills between meetings and apply strategies directly to everyday situations.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anger, relationship conflict, and resentment that builds over time. Anger is listed alongside other concerns like anxiety, depression, and parenting issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, mixing cognitive, solution-focused, and narrative approaches. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of issues from grief to caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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