Jenna Ochoa

Jenna Ochoa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon with ten years of experience. She uses a calm, interactive style to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Jenna listens first, then works with each person to set practical goals that fit their daily life.

Her approach blends Mindfulness Therapy with cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-focused work. She also integrates elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address emotions, difficult habits, and relationship patterns. Sessions aim to teach simple skills people can use between meetings to manage strong feelings and stay on track with goals.

Jenna has supported people coping with trauma and abuse, addictions, postpartum depression, and challenges around self-esteem and career decisions. She pays attention to each person’s background and tailors conversations and exercises to what matters most to them. Her work often focuses on building coping skills, improving communication, and reducing stress responses.

People who choose Jenna can expect respectful, individualized care that balances support with practical strategies. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and helps clients uncover their own solutions when life feels overwhelming. Jenna offers flexible scheduling with day, evening, and weekend options to make ongoing work more manageable.

How mindfulness and skills-based therapy work online

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on paying attention to the present moment with curiosity and kindness. It helps reduce reactivity to stress and supports people who want to manage anxiety, low mood, or overwhelm. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying personal values to guide action. This approach can help with motivation, worry, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which can ease anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often combine short skill practice, focused conversation, and goal setting so clients leave with clear next steps.

The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm the options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows therapy to include at-home practice between meetings, which helps people apply skills to real life.