Profile / United States
Jenna Ochoa, LICSW, LCSW
Oregon
Licensed clinical social worker - Anxiety and depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Postpartum support
About Jenna
Jenna Ochoa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience. She practices in Oregon and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and postpartum depression. Jenna also supports those coping with trauma, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, career pressures, and LGBT-related concerns.
She uses clear, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on learning skills, trying small changes, and tracking what helps. Jenna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.
Jenna also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people live by their values while tolerating difficult feelings. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when people want to set concrete goals or make changes in behavior. The overall approach emphasizes straightforward exercises and regular practice between sessions.
In conversation she keeps things interactive and goal-directed. People can expect to talk through current problems, set short-term targets, and practice strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted as needed.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and clinical work with a range of concerns including trauma and postpartum issues. Jenna aims to help people develop skills they can use after therapy ends. If considering a first session, confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How CBT, ACT and DBT inform online sessions
Jenna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot automatic thoughts and test practical behavior changes. CBT sessions often include simple tools and short between-session tasks that make patterns easier to notice and change.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and to practice accepting difficult feelings while moving toward chosen goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when feelings feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jenna will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit best given their goals and preferences. That may mean focusing on skills from one approach at first and introducing others later as needs evolve.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as session types are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or offering options when camera use is difficult. These practical benefits help people try regular practice and keep momentum between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career challenges, plus trauma, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, and postpartum depression.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and homework to test what works.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver, with a history of work across mood, trauma, and perinatal concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Oregon.
Do sessions run in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.