Jenna Ochoa

Jenna Ochoa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience helping people manage anger, stress, and related concerns. She brings a calm, interactive style to sessions and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people to talk about what matters. Jenna uses practical tools and collaborative conversations to help people move toward their goals.

She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, career challenges, self-esteem, and postpartum depression. Jenna draws on several approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her background includes work with individuals facing life transitions and emotional overwhelm.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize clear skills, goal-oriented steps, and reflection on values and choices. Conversations are shaped to fit the person rather than a single method.

Jenna earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and holds both LICSW and LCSW credentials. She has provided clinical care in Oregon across community and clinical settings. Her style is steady and responsive, and she aims to help people uncover practical answers beneath stress and life challenges.

People who choose Jenna can expect a thoughtful, individualized plan and a therapist who prioritizes listening and collaboration. She offers scheduling that includes days, evenings, and weekends to help fit therapy into busy lives.

How therapeutic approaches are used online and in sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small steps toward those values. It combines practical exercises with everyday language to reduce struggle with painful thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and replacing them with more helpful options. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication when feelings get intense.

Finding the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked before to choose or combine methods. That choice is collaborative and may change as needs shift during therapy.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, avoid travel time, and continue care during life transitions. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions scheduled outside typical business hours. Jenna uses her clinical approaches to guide practical skill work and goal planning no matter the session format, and she will help shape a plan that fits each person’s day-to-day life.