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Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros

Compassionate, practical therapy for life's challenges

LCSW Louisiana

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jenise

Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience helping adults navigate a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She works from a client-centered perspective, offering practical tools for issues such as depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and life purpose.

Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University and a master’s degree in social work from Southern University of New Orleans, and she has been practicing in Louisiana since 2007.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with mindfulness practices, EMDR techniques for trauma processing, and emotionally-focused strategies to address relational patterns.

Jenise aims to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore symptoms, develop coping skills for chronic pain or mood disorders, and work through life transitions including divorce, parenting challenges, and career concerns. She emphasizes collaboration, listening closely to client goals and adapting techniques to meet individual needs.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Jenise commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. She also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize the client's experience, offering empathy and collaborative goal setting so the person’s priorities guide the work. In addition, she integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, try suitable techniques, and adjust methods over time so interventions fit the person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances rather than applying a single formula.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people juggling work, family, or health limitations. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with adults on issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related matters, parenting challenges, and career or life purpose struggles.
What is her general therapeutic style and approach?
Their style is client-centered and eclectic, using approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, EMDR, and emotionally-focused techniques to tailor care to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of experience working in clinical settings and has been practicing in Louisiana since 2007.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with license LA LCSW 9861 and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Services are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is the cost of sessions determined?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English