Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros, LCSW

Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor who has practiced in Louisiana since 2007. She holds a bachelor of science in psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University and a master of social work from Southern University of New Orleans. Her interest in mental health began in high school after taking a psychology class, which led to a long career helping people navigate emotional and life challenges.

She works primarily with adults on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, family stressors, anger management, low self esteem, mood difficulties, and general life stressors. Her approach is client centered and eclectic, drawing on mindfulness practices, solution focused techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy to support change and coping. Jenise engages with sincerity, compassion, and a nonjudgmental stance, aiming to create an environment where people feel comfortable discussing their goals and struggles.

As a licensed clinician and supervisor, she emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each person. She is available to listen, offer support, and work alongside individuals as they move through their therapeutic journey. Jenise frames therapy as a process focused on the person and their path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jenise uses client centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the person s own goals and values guide the work. This approach focuses on understanding each individual s experience and building trust so therapeutic changes can come from the person s own strengths and insights.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another key method she employs. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and develops practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through structured exercises and skill building.

She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT techniques can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with overwhelming stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jenise works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Jenise is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into life commitments and to maintain continuity of care across different settings.