About Jenna
Jenna Ochoa uses evidence-based therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and complex life changes. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience providing care in Oregon. Jenna writes in a calm, straightforward way and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and career struggles, grief, anger, and self-esteem.
How Jenna works
She also supports people experiencing postpartum depression and members of the LGBT community. Jenna emphasizes helping clients find clearer direction and daily tools to feel steadier and more able to cope. In sessions she combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies.
The focus is on creating short-term goals and building skills people can practice in their everyday lives. Jenna adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Her style is calm and interactive, with attention to respect and sensitivity.
She aims to help people uncover practical solutions beneath life’s challenges and to support small changes that add up. Jenna schedules day, evening, and weekend appointments to fit different routines. Jenna holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and maintains LICSW and LCSW credentials valid in Oregon.
She works in English and provides several session formats to suit different circumstances.
Jenna lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Jenna works with
The areas below are the ones Jenna selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBT
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Registers | LICSW, LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Oregon |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to ease symptoms and solve specific problems. It often helps with anxiety, mood difficulties, and adjusting daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful when anger or intense reactions are a concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they shape a plan that may combine elements from different methods so sessions match real-life needs and progress is practical and measurable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around a busy schedule.
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