- Guilt and shame
- ACT and CBT methods
- Kink friendly
About Jena
Jena Ourso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 11 years of professional experience. Jena works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, and a range of relationship and identity concerns including LGBT and kink related issues.
Jena uses clear, practical conversations to help people untangle guilt, shame, and the patterns that keep those feelings active. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed. She draws on therapies that emphasize values, skills, and understanding of attachment and emotion.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix lets her work on thoughts and behaviors, emotional regulation skills, and how past relationships influence current reactions.
People can expect straightforward talk about goals and small, concrete steps to practice between sessions. Jena frames progress as learning and experimenting rather than instant fixes. She works collaboratively to set the focus and adjust methods as needs shift.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect experience with diverse sexual identities and nontraditional relationship concerns. Jena asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin the process.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Jena commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy in their clinical work. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people recognize and change those patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jena treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will adjust techniques based on the person's goals, needs, and what feels most helpful in sessions. That often means trying an approach, checking how it fits, and shifting course if needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins, using audio if video is difficult, or fitting sessions into a break in the day. Licensed professionals can use these options to help therapy fit better with everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jena address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, LGBT and kink related issues among other relationship and identity concerns.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses a mix of ACT, CBT, DBT and attachment-focused work to name feelings, notice unhelpful patterns, and practice different responses over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jena has 11 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana.
What is her credential and where is she based?
Jena holds an LCSW and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.