Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Jennifer LaPenta, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 007125
- NPI
- 1982701330
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Jennifer supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT informed
- Solution focused
- Narrative work
About Jennifer
Jennifer LaPenta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and Jennifer accepts international clients.
Jennifer uses a practical, collaborative style in sessions. She listens first, then helps people name patterns in thinking and behavior that maintain distress. She often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused steps to try small changes between meetings. Narrative ideas are used to look at life stories and how they shape current choices.
She also pays attention to family of origin and relational history when that matters to the presenting concern. That can mean tracing repeated patterns, clarifying roles, and deciding what to change. For people caring for older relatives or facing end-of-life questions, she brings experience in hospice and caregiver stress.
Jennifer describes therapy as a partnership where clients set goals and try practical steps. She emphasizes clear, observable changes - for example, shifting a thought pattern, testing a new behavior, or improving communication. Work can include coping skills, managing grief, or addressing intimacy and self-worth issues.
Her approach is straightforward and focused on everyday life. Practical problems at work, home, and in relationships are central to the work she does with clients.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps people clarify goals and values. This approach supports emotional expression and practical decision making.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. In sessions clients learn to identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.
Narrative Therapy examines the stories people tell about their lives and relationships. It helps separate problems from the person and opens room for alternative narratives and new choices.
Choosing an approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client's needs and goals. Sessions can mix techniques so work stays practical and focused on what the client wants to change.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins between appointments. It can also make it easier to attend from different locations or when balancing caregiving and work responsibilities.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, depression, grief, trauma and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach drawing on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused steps, and narrative ideas.
How long has she practiced?
Jennifer has 19 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of life and relational issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a LCSW licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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