- Depression
- Anxiety
- EMDR
About Jenise
Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 17 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, and life stressors. She also addresses relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then helps people identify small changes that make daily life easier. Jenise uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills.
She also works with trauma-related concerns and uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside other methods when appropriate. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is listed among her approaches and can be part of how she attends to feelings and relationship patterns. Her focus includes chronic pain and illness, mood disorders, panic and social anxiety, and life transitions like divorce or career change.
Jenise trained in psychology for her bachelor’s degree and holds a Master of Social Work from Southern University of New Orleans. She practices in Louisiana and conducts sessions in English. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button. The initial step is a brief intake to identify goals and decide which methods will help most.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jenise uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to attend to emotions and relationship patterns, helping people name feelings and shift interactional responses. EFT can be useful when intense feelings make it hard to connect or communicate clearly.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client so they feel understood and in charge of goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic. CBT often includes short exercises and homework between meetings to reinforce what was practiced in sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jenise will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine approaches over time.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping continuity when life is unpredictable. Because formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to attend brief check-ins, use screen-based worksheets, or meet without travel, helping therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on depression, anxiety, anger, relationship and family stress, grief, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and eclectic, using mindfulness, solution-focused work, CBT, and DBT skills to help people manage symptoms and practical problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working in Louisiana since 2007 and holds an MSW from Southern University of New Orleans.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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