Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros

Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana who helps adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She focuses on real-life problems like parenting strain, low self-esteem, anger, and coping with major life changes. Jenise aims to create a calm and honest space where people can talk through what’s most troubling them and set practical goals.

She has been practicing since 2007 and brings 17 years of experience to each session. Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master of Social Work from Southern University of New Orleans. This foundation informs a straightforward, people-focused approach.

Jenise uses client-centered methods and draws from a mix of approaches to match the person in front of her. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness techniques. Sessions emphasize clear tools, coping skills, and small steps toward change.

Her style is sincere and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then helps people set realistic goals and practice new ways of handling stress. For anyone dealing with trauma, mood challenges, or relationship strain, Jenise focuses on steady progress and practical strategies.

Many clients appreciate a therapist who balances warmth with structure. If someone wants straightforward support for issues such as narcissism-related concerns, chronic illness, or panic attacks, she works to identify concrete next steps and coping plans.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person and their goals. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people guide the pace and topics of sessions. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, compassionate space to figure things out.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses clear exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disorders.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, targets distress linked to traumatic memories. Sessions involve structured processing and can reduce the intensity of trauma reactions over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jenise will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. The choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people choose online care because it can fit into a busy day, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, mindfulness practices, and EMDR techniques to remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused on daily life.