- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Mindfulness strategies
About Jenna
Jenna Ochoa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW and LCSW, practicing in Oregon with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, anger, addiction concerns, and postpartum depression. Sessions are conducted in English.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a decade of work with people who have experienced trauma or abuse. Jenna has supported people dealing with career challenges and self-esteem struggles as well as those navigating LGBT issues.
Jenna uses practical therapies that help people change how they think and act. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She adapts these methods into simple, actionable steps during sessions.
In conversation she keeps things calm and interactive. Jenna aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity and builds treatment plans based on the matters a person brings to therapy. The work often begins with identifying clear goals and short-term strategies to manage strong emotions like anger and frustration.
Over time she helps people develop skills to notice patterns, respond differently to stress, and rebuild confidence after setbacks. Practical tools may include coping skills from DBT, thought-challenging exercises from CBT, and values-based action steps from ACT. Jenna asks for a straightforward discussion about goals at the start and adjusts the approach as needs change.
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Jenna commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action that aligns with those values while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. CBT looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and reactions.She also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills into sessions when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. DBT skills teach concrete techniques for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and handling crises with brief steps you can practice between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Jenna will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try specific techniques, and adjust what she uses based on what works. Decisions about methods are made together and can change over time as needs and priorities shift.
The practical benefit of online sessions is that they can fit into busy lives. Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, use sessions during a lunch break, reduce commute time, or focus on skill practice without needing additional travel. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques to an online format to keep the work focused and actionable.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults experiencing anger alongside stress, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and postpartum concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is calm and interactive. She focuses on clear goals and practical steps rather than long abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with individuals, including those who have experienced trauma or abuse.
Which credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with a practice based in Oregon.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.