Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros , LCSW

Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor who has practiced in Louisiana since 2007. She completed a bachelor of arts in psychology at Southeastern Louisiana University and earned a master of social work from Southern University of New Orleans, bringing a strong academic foundation to her clinical work.

Her practice centers on supporting adults facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, ADHD, family stressors, anger management, low self-esteem, mood difficulties, and everyday life stress. She approaches each person with a client-centered, eclectic style, blending mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor care to individual needs.

Jenise emphasizes working with sincerity, compassion, and a nonjudgmental stance, creating a space where clients can talk openly about their goals and struggles. She listens deeply and collaborates with people to identify practical steps forward, helping them explore coping strategies and clarify what matters most in their lives. Her philosophy holds that therapy is fundamentally about the client, and she guides each person through their journey at a pace that fits their needs.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros

Jenise draws on client-centered therapy to keep the focus on each person's values, preferences, and goals. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while they explore what matters most and identify personal strengths.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly used to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and mood challenges by teaching concrete skills for day-to-day coping.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another tool she may integrate when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or impulsive reactions are central concerns. DBT offers specific strategies for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jenise works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical benefits - it increases flexibility for scheduling, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to meet people where they are and support progress in ways that fit each person’s routine.