Jessica Lareau
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
About Jessica
I’m a licensed therapist in Massachusetts with 17 years of professional experience, and I’ve had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds and walks of life. For more than six years, I worked at McLean Hospital—the #1 psychiatric hospital in the country—where I worked in almost every program across the hospital. This gave me the opportunity to work with a wide range of mental health concerns, as well as to support families navigating the challenges of having a loved one struggling with mental health.
My experience has also taken me beyond the traditional clinical setting. I’ve worked as a therapist on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana and in Cape Town, South Africa. These experiences have shaped the way I approach therapy and deepened my belief that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.
I have experience helping clients work through anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, grief, finding purpose, and other life transitions. Most importantly, I believe you are the expert on your own story. My role is to help you better understand yourself, draw on the strengths you already have, and find ways to move through the things that are getting in your way.
Reaching out for support can be a vulnerable step, and I don’t take that lightly. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply know that you want something in your life to change, I’m here to meet you where you are. Together, we can work toward creating a life that feels more fulfilling, meaningful, and genuinely your own.
What Jessica helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Jessica works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
What clients say
- “Jessica is wonderful. She understands what I am going through and has really helped me with communication and thought processing.”
- “Jessica Rules! :)”
- “Jessica is a great therapist. I didn’t know what to expect going to therapy for the first time . She’s been awesome and a great help to me . I highly recommend her .”
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- “Working with my therapist has honestly helped me in ways I didn’t expect. I finally feel like I have a safe space where I can talk without being judged. Over time, I’ve become more confident in my decisions and more aware of myself. I’m really grateful for the support and guidance.”
- “Very good, honest and helpful therapist”
- “Jessica is very kind & really listens which is very refreshing! We’ve only had one season thus far but I am looking forward to working with Jess. I am comfortable with her already & am very hopeful food prices! Jess is wonderful!”
- “I’ve had a wonderful experience working with my therapist. She is incredibly thoughtful, responsive, and truly takes the time to listen. I always feel heard and supported during our sessions. She has a great ability to understand what I’m working through and offers practical, insightful guidance that helps me make real progress. Her advice is thoughtful and tailored to what I need, and I leave each session feeling more grounded and clear. I’m very grateful to have found someone who is both compassionate and so helpful in navigating challenges.”
- “Jessica is a great therapist! she offers wonderfully insightful advice and asks very inquisitive questions that allow me to dive into my past in order to address my current concerns.”
- “Jess is so kind and thoughtful. She listens carefully and I feel a lot better after our sessions.”
- “Only did one session but it went great”
- “Jess gives me tools that helps and follows up”
- “We (Me, Myself, and I ) think Jessica is great! Easy to talk with Attentive, listens, validating - always felt good after an appointment.”
- “She’s great.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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