Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros , LCSW

Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor who has practiced in Louisiana since 2007. She earned a bachelor of arts in psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University and a master of social work from Southern University of New Orleans, and she brings that educational foundation to her work with adults facing a wide range of life challenges.

Her interest in mental health began in high school after taking a psychology class, a moment that set the course for a career dedicated to supporting others. Jenise currently focuses on depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, attention deficit issues, family stressors, anger management, low self esteem, mood difficulties, and general life stressors, tailoring her work to the specific needs of each person she sees.

Her therapeutic style is client centered and eclectic, combining mindfulness, solution focused strategies, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address symptoms and build practical skills. She approaches each person with sincerity, compassion, and a nonjudgmental stance, creating an environment where individuals can discuss concerns and pursue goals. Jenise frames therapy as a client driven journey and offers listening, support, and collaborative problem solving to help people move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care with Jenise

Jenise uses client centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the person s goals and perspectives guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and tailoring support to each individual s needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another key method she uses to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, is an approach focused on processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity, and it can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jenise works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy. She combines techniques as needed and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for many people. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation and emotional connection, while live chat and text-based messaging can provide flexible ways to check in or work through moments between sessions. These options increase accessibility and convenience, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.