- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Jenise
Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana. She focuses on helping adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making conversations feel manageable even when emotions run high.
She brings 17 years of clinical experience and a background in psychology and social work. That experience shapes a practical approach to common problems like panic, mood disorders, anger, and life transitions.
Background and approach
She also addresses issues linked to chronic pain, illness, and disability when those concerns affect day-to-day living. In sessions she emphasizes a client-centered, collaborative way of working. She mixes evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, and elements of emotionally focused work to match what each person needs.
Mindfulness and EMDR are among the tools she may draw on for trauma-related concerns. Jenise aims to create a space where people can talk honestly without judgment. She listens first, then helps identify small, achievable steps toward clearer thinking and better coping.
Parents who are overwhelmed by daily demands or by changes in family life will find practical support and concrete problem-solving. Her approach is flexible: short-term problem solving for a specific issue or longer work on patterns that keep showing up. Sessions prioritize immediate relief and skills that make everyday life easier, with attention to values and long-term goals.
What Jenise works with
Everything Jenise lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jenise helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jenise lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using practical approaches in online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's goals. The therapist creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space and helps people name what matters most and where to begin. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills for anxiety, depression, or panic. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories by working through them in a structured way when that is appropriate.Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through options and try a direction that fits the client's needs, goals, and comfort level. Adjustments are normal as work progresses, and the plan evolves based on what helps most in session and between meetings.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat and text messaging allow short check-ins, skill practice, or quick problem-solving between sessions. These options provide flexibility and practical ways to keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Jenise
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and related issues like panic and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, mindfulness, and emotionally focused ideas to fit each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working in Louisiana and brings that background to address a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Louisiana and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling and communication needs.
How are sessions priced or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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