Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Jeana Spencer-Rooks

Jeana Spencer-Rooks, LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

Continue with Jeana

Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.

  • Client-centered care
  • Values-driven work
  • Practical skills

About Jeana

Jeana Spencer-Rooks is a licensed social worker with 22 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She focuses on practical help for people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, ADHD, and struggles with self-esteem. Jeana aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful so people can talk through what matters most to them.

Her work often centers on relationship and intimacy concerns, career stress, recovery from addiction, and parenting challenges. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness and caregiving. Jeana lists jealousy among the relationship issues she addresses and works with people on communication and commitment questions.

Jeana uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice values and take actions that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing and client-centered methods help people clarify goals and stay engaged in change.

Sessions emphasize practical skills, simple experiments between meetings, and clear next steps. Jeana aims to make therapy useful in day-to-day life rather than only talk. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and recognizes that each path forward looks different.

People who prefer a supportive, down-to-earth therapist often find this style a good fit. Jeana accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they match your needs.

Approach-focused online care and practical tools

Jeana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes when feelings get in the way.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to practice different responses. CBT works well for depression, anxiety, and shifting patterns that affect relationships and daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeana will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That may mean combining ACT and CBT, using motivational interviewing when someone needs help finding motivation, or choosing client-centered conversations when people need space to process.

Confirm current session options before booking so you understand how sessions are delivered. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings that are easier to keep. Talk with Jeana about what will fit your routine and attention needs so sessions support your goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jeana address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, trauma and many life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on clear steps, skill building, and real-life experiments between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Jeana has 22 years of experience working in mental health settings and independent practice in Michigan.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Jeana Spencer-RooksContinue with Jeana