- Team-based approach
- Practical tools
- Trauma aware
About Jena
Jena Ourso is a Louisiana-licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and codependency. Jena also supports people facing mood disorders, ADHD, autism, and concerns related to sexual and gender identity. They emphasize respect, sensitivity, and a compassionate approach in every session.
Jena works with each person as a team. Conversations are tailored to the individual's needs and goals. Jena aims to make therapy practical, using clear steps and tools that people can try between sessions.
Their practice draws on several well-known methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches. Those methods are used to build new coping skills, manage painful thoughts, and strengthen patterns of connection with others.
With 11 years of experience as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Jena brings hands-on experience from varied clinical settings. They focus on concrete changes that help daily life, whether that means learning emotion regulation skills, addressing addictive behaviors, or reducing the impact of past trauma.
Jena invites people to take the first step and begin a conversation about what they want to change. Therapy starts by laying out practical goals and a plan, then adjusting that plan as progress is made.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and identify values to guide real-life choices. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants more focus on values and committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives clear tools to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. If something isn’t working, the plan is adjusted so sessions stay focused on practical progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to keep consistent momentum between appointments, practice skills in real life, and bring those experiences back to sessions for review.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jena help with?
Jena works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, codependency, mood disorders like bipolar and depression, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
What is Jena's therapy style?
Jena uses a team-based, straightforward approach and tailors conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical skills and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does Jena have?
Jena has 11 years of professional work experience in clinical settings helping people with trauma, mood disorders, substance issues, and related concerns.
What credential does Jena hold and where are they based?
Jena is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Jena?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jena?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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