Jessica Lareau, LICSW
About me
I am licensed in Massachusetts with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, & relationship issues. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, 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, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
License information
MA LICSW LICSW123970
Reviews
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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.
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very good, honest and helpful therapist
Written on Mar 23, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
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!
Written on Mar 14, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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.
Written on Mar 09, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd
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.
Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Jess is so kind and thoughtful. She listens carefully and I feel a lot better after our sessions.
Written on Dec 20, 2025 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem