About Jena

Jena Ourso is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice in Louisiana. Jena helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and ADHD. Their approach is warm and direct, focused on practical steps that fit each person's life.

Jena aims to build a collaborative relationship. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Jena listens for what matters most and adapts tools to match each person's needs and daily routine.

Background and approach

The work may include learning new coping skills, shifting unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing attention and emotional regulation strategies. Jena draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based exercises to make change manageable. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about relationships and feeling understood.

Emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills from dialectical behavior approaches are used when overwhelming feelings get in the way of daily life. Jena also supports people with identity and sexuality concerns, substance use challenges, and relationship or parenting stress. They describe therapy as team work and tailor the plan to each person's goals.

Taking the first step can be hard, and Jena aims to make the process steady and practical.

Therapy approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and concrete actions that move life forward, which can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing small behavior changes. It works well for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns by giving clear skills to try between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections affect current behavior, helping people improve communication and feel more supported in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jena will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining ideas from ACT, CBT, and attachment work and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversations and practice, phone calls can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth needs, live chat is helpful for shorter exchanges, and text messages support ongoing check-ins and reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while using approaches that focus on practical skills and relationship patterns.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Jena address in sessions?
They support people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related relationship or identity issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, with a focus on practical steps and skills that fit daily life.
What experience does this clinician bring?
Jena has 11 years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, addiction, and identity related concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
Jena Ourso holds an LCSW license and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
11 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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