About Jena
Jena Ourso is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana. They help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and mood disorders. Jena also supports those working through trauma, ADHD, autism-related concerns, and LGBTQ issues.
Jena keeps sessions focused and practical. Conversations are guided by the person's goals. Jena listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps people pick skills that fit their life.
Jena uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs.
How Jena works
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy works on values-driven action when difficult feelings are present.
The work often includes problem-solving and skill practice between sessions. Jena adapts pacing and techniques to the situation, whether someone needs short-term coaching or longer support for complex issues. The focus is on clear, usable steps rather than long explanations.
In session, Jena pays attention to life context such as relationships, parenting stress, and care challenges. They also address concerns tied to adoption, attachment, chronic illness, and kink or alternative sexual culture when relevant. The goal is to help people manage symptoms and move toward goals they set together.
Jena lists 10 ways of working on the entry:
What Jena works with
The areas below are the ones Jena selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Bipolar disorder
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Louisiana |
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Online support options
Approaches That Guide Online Sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors that change how someone feels. It works well for anxiety, mood concerns, and problems with stress and coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jena will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time if different tools are needed.
Online formats offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people keep visual contact for richer conversation. Phone sessions work when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, and when a shorter exchange fits a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while still using the therapist's chosen approaches.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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