- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
About Jena
Jena Ourso is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with 11 years of experience. Jena focuses on common and painful concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. They also help people navigate parenting challenges and LGBTQ-related issues with respect and sensitivity.
Jena takes a straightforward and collaborative approach. Sessions are conversational and aimed at practical change. Jena listens first, then helps set clear goals you both agree on.
Background and approach
Therapy plans are adapted to each person's needs rather than following a fixed formula. Therapeutic work can include skills practice, values-based choices, and talking through difficult memories. Jena uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts.
Dialectical behavior therapy tools are offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Attachment-focused ideas guide work around relationships and communication. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice what matters to them and act toward those values.
Client-centered principles keep the pace aligned with what the client can handle in the moment. Jena has experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, trauma and mood disorders. They also address issues like codependency, chronic illness, and concerns related to kink and alternative sexual culture.
The overall aim is to build skills you can use outside sessions and to tailor support to real life demands.
What Jena works with
Everything Jena lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jena helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jena lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-focused care and flexible online sessions
Jena draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT often uses practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving. Attachment-Based Therapy is used for relationship and communication concerns by examining patterns formed early in life and practicing new ways to connect and set boundaries. That work can be useful for worries about trust, closeness, and communication. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify personal values and take action toward them even when strong emotions are present; it can be helpful for coping with grief, chronic pain, or motivation struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jena works with each person to decide which methods best match their goals and preferences. The plan can shift over time, and techniques are combined as needed so the work feels practical and manageable.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video works well for deeper conversation and observing nonverbal cues. Phone can be a good option when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text let people check in between sessions or have shorter, focused exchanges. These options help make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Jena
What kinds of concerns does Jena help with?
Jena supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship and communication problems, and related areas listed in the profile.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Jena listens, sets shared goals, and uses practical tools tailored to each person's needs.
What is Jena's professional background?
Jena is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of professional experience working across mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, autism, substance use, and more.
Where is Jena licensed to practice?
Jena holds a Louisiana LCSW license and provides services while based in Louisiana.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jena?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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