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Jenna Ochoa

Jenna Ochoa

LICSW, LCSW

Oregon

Motivational, values-focused therapist

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
License
LCSW, Oregon / L7502; LICSW, Washington / LW61301661
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Oregon

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    • Calm interactive style
    • Practical skill building
    • Values driven work

    About Jenna

    Jenna Ochoa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Oregon. She brings a calm, interactive style to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier. Jenna has a warm, respectful manner that helps people talk through stress and major life changes.

    She has about 10 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, career concerns, grief, anger, and addictions. Jenna also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, postpartum depression, LGBT issues, and questions of self-esteem. Her approach mixes clear tools with attention to each person’s values and goals.

    Jenna uses Motivational Interviewing alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance-based methods to help people clarify what matters and take workable steps toward change. She also draws on dialectical behavior and mindfulness practices to teach emotion regulation and present-moment skills. Sessions are geared to the individual so conversation and exercises match what feels useful.

    Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Jenna aims to help people find their own answers and build skills to manage setbacks. She offers a flexible schedule to fit different routines and invites people to begin by sharing their immediate concerns.

    To start, Jenna asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. Scheduling follows the therapist's availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

  2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

    Jenna commonly blends Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find and strengthen their own reasons for change, often through conversational techniques that build commitment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what they value and take actions that align with those values, even when difficult feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jenna collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the mix as progress is made. The process is paced to what the person can manage and to their priorities.

    Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what will be offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, or reduce the need to travel. Many people find that using practical exercises, values-based planning, and behavior-focused homework translates well to remote conversations with licensed professionals. If you want to learn how these methods might look in a session, Jenna will discuss options when you schedule.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Postpartum depression

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Oregon, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, anger, and addiction issues, and has a special focus on postpartum depression and trauma or abuse.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Sessions are calm and interactive, mixing direct skill teaching with open conversation to help people identify goals and take steps toward them.

    What is her background and experience?

    Jenna has about 10 years of experience working with individuals across a broad range of concerns and life stages.

    Which credentials and region should I know about?

    She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Oregon.

    Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients at this time.

    What session formats are offered?

    Confirm current session options before booking to verify which formats are available with the therapist.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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