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Jena Ourso, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Jena

Jena Ourso is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and a broad range of relational and identity concerns.

Background and approach

With 11 years of clinical experience, Jena approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation and treatment to match individual needs and goals. They combine evidence-based strategies with a collaborative stance, inviting clients to shape their own therapy process and outcomes.

Jena’s work also includes attention to issues such as codependency, substance use, attachment challenges, autism spectrum traits, and kink-affirming care. The practice emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and navigating life transitions, always adjusted to the unique context each client brings.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Jena honors that courage while offering steady partnership throughout the journey. The therapist’s experience in both short-term interventions and longer therapeutic work helps clients explore change at a pace that fits their priorities and circumstances.

Approaches that guide online therapy and their online benefits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify core values and commit to meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and it is frequently used for mood disorders, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support those managing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what methods feel most helpful, adapting strategies over time to fit the person’s needs and progress.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing therapy to fit into busy schedules and different routines. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area, and they allow for a variety of ways to practice skills between sessions and maintain momentum toward goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Jena works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depressive mood concerns, ADHD, and many relationship and identity-related issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing respect and compassion while tailoring dialog and treatment to each person’s goals and needs.
What background and experience does the therapist bring?
Jena has 11 years of professional experience working across mood disorders, trauma, substance use, codependency, and identity-related matters including LGBTQ issues and kink-affirming care.
What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?
The clinician holds an LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana under license LA LCSW 12453.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English

What Jena can help with

Jena Ourso works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues.

Jena works with clients with stress, grief, trauma, and mood disorders.

How Jena approaches therapy

Jena's clinical approaches include 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, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Jena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana, with 11 years of clinical experience.