Jena Ourso , LCSW

Jena Ourso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 11 years of professional experience. As an LCSW, Jena holds an advanced credential in clinical social work and brings that training to work with individuals facing a range of challenges, from stress and grief to trauma and mood disorders such as PTSD and depression.

Jena has substantial experience supporting clients with ADHD, autism, and substance use concerns, and offers informed care around codependency, LGBTQIA-related matters, and issues connected to BDSM and kink. Jena approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, listening closely to understand the circumstances that shape a client’s goals and day-to-day functioning.

Therapy with Jena is collaborative and tailored - conversations and treatment plans are shaped to fit each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Jena emphasizes practical strategies and therapeutic skills to help clients work toward the outcomes they want. Taking the first step to begin therapy often requires courage, and Jena acknowledges and honors that commitment.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Jena Ourso integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy along with a client-centered stance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and developing practical skills to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful actions - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns in trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation and can be useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel understood as they explore goals and solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jena works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and life demands. This range of options helps make consistent care more accessible for people balancing work, family, or mobility limitations while maintaining a focus on meaningful, goal-oriented progress with a licensed professional.