Jena Ourso, LCSW
Therapist in Louisiana
Jena Ourso is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and substance use.
- Licensed inLouisiana
- License12453
- NPI 1043647704
- Experience11+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Jena
Jena Ourso is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and substance use. Jena works with clients facing ADHD, autism, codependency, and LGBTQ concerns. They approach conversations with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to create a safe space to talk through problems.
Jena focuses on building strong, trusting connections and understanding how early relationships shape current patterns.
Background and approach
They use attachment-based ideas to help people notice how past wounds affect today’s relationships. Jena also draws on practical strategies from cognitive behavioral approaches to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are collaborative.
Jena tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s needs and goals. The work often blends skills training, emotional processing, and real-world problem solving. Jena encourages clients to set small, doable steps between sessions.
People may bring concerns about parenting stress, relationships, addiction, or identity-related challenges. Jena also supports those coping with chronic illness, grief, or big life changes. They aim to make therapy straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client.
Jena uses a mix of emotion-focused and skills-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when helpful. They meet people where they are and adjust the pace as progress unfolds.
Credentials
- LCSW (Louisiana)
- License 12453 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1043647704 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jena lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How key approaches guide online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In online sessions Jena helps people notice attachment styles, name emotional triggers, and practice new ways of relating to others. This approach suits people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship cycles.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches how to accept difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals. Jena uses ACT exercises to help people clarify what matters, commit to small steps, and reduce avoidance. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jena will collaborate with clients to pick strategies that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. The plan often blends attachment insight with ACT and skills from cognitive behavioral or dialectical methods when helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and deeper emotional work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging fit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people fit therapy into real life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Jena help with?
Jena helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues and kink-related challenges.
How would you describe Jena's therapeutic style?
Their style is collaborative and respectful. Sessions mix emotional processing with practical skills and are shaped to each person's needs.
What experience does Jena bring to sessions?
Jena has 11 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, trauma, substance use, neurodiversity, and relationship concerns.
What are Jena's credentials and location?
Jena holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices from Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Jena meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jena?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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