About me

I believe that being a teenager is one of the hardest times in a person's life... probably second only to being a parent. It isn't a secret that adolescence gives even the best among us a run for their money, regardless of your circumstances. The good news is that there is hope, there are things we can do to better get through the stressful gauntlet that is the teenage years and to further pave the way to a happier future.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience in individual and family therapy, specializing in treating adults, children and adolescents. My style is a collaborative and dynamic Strengths Based approach incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Systemic (Family) therapies. We all need guidance and support throughout life, now more than ever. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which my client's allow me to assist them on their journey towards change.
How we think directly impacts how we feel and therefore how we act, the decisions we make and the way we approach our lives on a daily basis. There are many elements in our life experience that shape how we think and feel. When we understand the how and why of our thinking, we can then start reshaping our thoughts and changing how we feel.
'Where there is life, there is hope... and where there is hope, all things are possible.'

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Compassion fatigue , Aging and geriatric issues , Caregiver issues and stress , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 19

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CT LCSW 007125

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jennifer LaPenta. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Dec 20, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Jen is very responsive as well as accommodating to carefully listening to everything. I have to say she is very emotionally supportive and I feel that I can confide in her just after a few sessions.

Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 weeks

From the get go Jennifer connected easily with both me and my daughter. My daughter looks forward to the sessions and she is being given techniques to cope in everyday life. My daughter's mood and outlook has already changed after just a few sessions.

Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I just started with this therapist but she is the first one that I feel comfortable talking to and has actually helped me navigate through my situation, Grateful for her!

Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management

Jen is so nice and makes me feel comfortable talking to her. I look forward to my sessions with her.

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