Jenna Ochoa , LICSW, LCSW

Jenna Ochoa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon with a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and ten years of professional experience supporting individuals through life transitions and mental health challenges. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - both licenses that indicate advanced clinical training in social work and the ability to provide therapy for a range of concerns. Jenna has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, anger, substance use concerns, postpartum depression, career stress, self-esteem struggles, and trauma or abuse.

Her counseling approach is calm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion for each person’s individuality. Jenna integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with humanistic and solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She also brings experience with trauma-focused cognitive behavioral strategies when addressing trauma histories.

Jenna frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people accept, change, and grow toward the goals they identify. She emphasizes uncovering practical answers that fit each person’s life, and she aims to be a steady, supportive presence as clients navigate challenges and work toward greater fulfillment.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care with Jenna Ochoa

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It focuses on concrete skills and behavior changes that can improve daily functioning.

DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, combines acceptance and change strategies and offers tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors. It is often used for emotion regulation and relationships.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style of conversation that strengthens a person’s own motivation to change by exploring values and ambivalence. It can be especially useful when addressing addictions, ambivalence about change, or when setting new goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jenna works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from home, and maintain continuity of support across life changes.