Jena Ourso

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Louisiana

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jena

Jena Ourso is a Louisiana-licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, and a range of identity and lifestyle concerns including LGBT issues and BDSM or kink-related matters.

Background and approach

With 11 years of clinical experience, Jena blends practical strategies and empathic listening to help clients navigate anger, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and substance-related difficulties.

Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Jena creates tailored treatment plans that respond to each person’s goals and circumstances. Sessions emphasize collaboration, with Jena working together with clients to shape the pace and focus of therapy and to adapt techniques to real-life situations.

Jena describes the therapeutic relationship as grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Prospective clients in Louisiana can expect a practitioner who values individualized care, offers multiple online session formats, and encourages those taking the first step toward change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that maintain distress and teaching practical skills to change them; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful life changes, which can be helpful for mood disorders, chronic stress, and coping with life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that develop from early attachment experiences and aims to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal connection, making it useful for relationship struggles and trauma-related issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, experiment with different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and aligned with a client's goals and preferences. Clients are invited to share feedback so the work can be shaped together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow work to continue around schedules and life demands, making it easier to access regular support and apply therapeutic skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, and LGBT and kink-related concerns.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach combines practical, skills-based methods with empathic, client-centered work, drawing on CBT, ACT, attachment-informed techniques, DBT, and relational therapy to tailor treatment to each client.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Jena has 11 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns across mood, trauma, identity, and addiction-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jena Ourso holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Louisiana under LA LCSW 12453.

Which languages are available and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 / loneliness Mood 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