- Trauma and grief
- Anxiety and mood
- Addiction support
About Jena
Jena Ourso is a Louisiana licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of practice. Jena helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, addiction, and concerns related to LGBTQ issues and kink. They aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients can take the first steps toward change.
Jena uses a collaborative approach in sessions. Conversations and treatment plans are tailored to each person's needs. Jena blends practical skill-building with chances to reflect on values and relationships. That can include tools to manage strong emotions, techniques to change unhelpful thinking, and work on attachment or relationship patterns.
People come for help with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, autism-related concerns, chronic illness, codependency, divorce and separation, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Jena also supports those dealing with anger, low self-esteem, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are aimed at clear goals that matter to the client, whether that is symptom relief, improved communication, or better daily functioning.
In session, Jena draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, and Client-Centered Therapy. The focus is on practical steps you can try between meetings and on building a sense of agency over time.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Jena emphasizes teamwork, listening, and customizing the work so it fits each person's situation.
Approaches for online work and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and the distress that follows major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that increase distress; it is often used for anxiety, mood disorders, and some addiction concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape how people connect and respond to stress, and it can be useful when relationships, trust, or recurring conflict are central issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint helps, and remove travel time so therapy can happen between other commitments. Licensed professionals can use different approaches online in much the same way as in person, focusing on practical skills, emotional processing, and building new ways of relating that transfer into everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jena commonly help with?
Jena supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, addictions, ADHD, and LGBTQ-related concerns, plus areas like chronic illness, codependency, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Jena tailors conversations and plans to match each person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
Jena has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse presenting issues.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
Jena holds an LCSW, which is a licensed clinical social worker credential, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
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 this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.