Therapist profile
Jena Ourso, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
Continue with JenaWhere Jena stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Louisiana / 12453
- NPI
- 1043647704
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
About
- Codependency focus
- Trauma and mood work
- LGBTQIA concerns
About Jena
Jena Ourso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 11 years of experience. Jena works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, codependency, and issues related to LGBTQIA identity and kink. They approach clinical work as a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is discussed plainly.
In sessions Jena focuses on clear, practical conversation and skills. They use methods that help people manage strong emotions, reduce unhelpful behavior patterns, and clarify what matters to them. Expect direct discussion of boundaries, coping tools, and ways to respond differently in relationships and daily life.
Jena draws on several evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Those methods guide the work rather than a single fixed program, so tools get adjusted to what helps most.
They have experience supporting people dealing with substance use, complex grief, trauma and dissociation, and challenges around identity and alternative sexual cultures. Jena also works with parenting concerns, relationship communication, and decision-making during life changes. The tone in sessions is straightforward and focused on what will make daily life more manageable.
Sessions are offered in English and Jena practices in Louisiana. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Jena uses key approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and people stuck in avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into steps and teaches practical tactics to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships, which can help with trust, boundaries, and codependency concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that match those goals. Decisions about which tools to use are collaborative and can change as progress occurs.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue work through life changes without needing to rearrange as much of their schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, codependency, and LGBTQIA and kink-related concerns.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical skills. Therapy blends talking, behavior strategies, and emotional regulation tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse client concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.