Jena Ourso , LCSW

Jena Ourso is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and grief. Jena also supports people facing mood disorders, ADHD, challenges related to sexual and gender identity, and concerns around parenting and relationships. They practice with sensitivity and respect and aim to partner with each client to reach practical goals.

Jena draws on 11 years of experience in behavioral health in Louisiana. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can take between appointments. Conversations are tailored to the person, not a one-size-fits-all script, and Jena adapts tools based on how someone responds.

In the room, Jena blends evidence-based methods and a client-centered stance. That mix lets people learn skills to manage strong emotions, practice new ways of relating, and build routines that support recovery and stability. Jena pays attention to life context, including stressors like grief, burnout, and caregiving strain.

People who value a collaborative pace will find this approach direct but warm. Jena works respectfully with topics that can feel stigmatized, such as substance use, kink and alternative sexual culture, adoption and attachment concerns, and identity-related stress.

Therapy can include short-term coaching or longer work on personality and mood issues. Jena uses plain language and practical tools so clients can try things between sessions and notice what helps most.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward values-based actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety. CBT is often practical and skill-based, which fits well with online check-ins.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jena will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize ACT, CBT, attachment-focused ideas, or a combination based on the client's needs and preferences. That conversation can happen in the first few sessions and be adjusted as progress is tracked.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and using visual materials. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or have shorter, focused exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work after setbacks or during transitions.