Jena Ourso

Jena Ourso is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, grief, and substance use concerns. They draw on eleven years of professional experience to support people facing mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, autism, and LGBTQIA-related issues. Jena aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Jena uses a collaborative style. Sessions focus on clear goals chosen together. Jena adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. Practical tools and grounded discussion are part of each visit.

Their work includes support for relationship and communication problems, codependency, parenting strain, and the effects of abandonment or adoption and foster care. They also address challenges some people face around kink and BDSM culture, chronic illness and pain, and substance use.

Jena blends several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods are used to build coping skills, manage strong emotions, and improve everyday functioning.

People who choose Jena can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space and a treatment plan adjusted to their needs. Jena encourages small, steady steps toward the goals people set together. Taking the first step is acknowledged as courageous, and Jena works with each person to keep progress practical and realistic.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT emphasizes values and small, chosen actions that move a person toward the life they want.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and build skills for managing anger, anxiety, and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also gives more flexibility for people who need to schedule around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic tools online to teach coping skills, practice emotion regulation, and track progress over time.