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Jena Ourso

Practical, respectful support for complex life challenges

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jena

Jena Ourso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana. They address concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood disorders, addiction, and issues related to LGBTQ communities and kink. Jena speaks plainly in sessions and aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people feel heard.

Jena draws on 11 years of professional experience. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Conversations are collaborative - the therapist listens, offers tools, and adjusts the plan to fit each person.

Background and approach

Their approach blends several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports values-based action when emotions are difficult.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered strategies shape how Jena builds trust and structures sessions. That means attention to relationships and a style that centers the client's perspectives and choices.

Plans are personalized rather than one-size-fits-all. Practical concerns like coping with life changes, parenting stress, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue are part of the work offered. Jena can also address more specialized topics such as ADHD, autism, adoption and foster care issues, and problems connected to substance use and codependency.

They encourage a step-by-step approach and support small, manageable changes.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it emphasizes living a meaningful life despite discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors that maintain distress. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and skill-building around problem solving.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jena will discuss options and adapt methods based on a client's goals, preferences, and what shows progress in early sessions. The plan can change over time as needs shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, practice skills between sessions, and stay connected when in-person visits are difficult. The therapist and client can choose the formats that work best and adjust them as therapy progresses.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jena address?
Jena works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood disorders, addictions, LGBT-related issues, parenting and relationship challenges, and related topics listed in the profile.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and straightforward. Jena listens closely, offers practical skills, and adapts the plan to each persons needs.
What is Jena's professional background?
They have 11 years of professional experience in clinical work across a range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, substance use, and identity-related challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
Jena holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Louisiana under LA LCSW 12453.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions provided?
Jena offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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