Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros , LCSW

Jenise Aydell-Hontiveros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor based in Louisiana. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University and a master’s degree in social work from Southern University of New Orleans. Her interest in mental health began in high school after taking a psychology class, which sparked a long-standing commitment to helping people navigate life’s challenges.

Jenise works primarily with adults, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, ADHD, family stressors, anger management, low self-esteem, mood difficulties, and general life stress. Her approach is client-centered and eclectic, combining mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy to suit each person’s needs. As an LCSW, she brings clinical social work training to her practice and supervises other professionals in clinical settings.

She aims to create a sincere, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where people can explore their concerns and set meaningful goals. Jenise focuses on listening and supporting each person as they identify practical steps forward. Her philosophy centers on the individual’s experience, with therapy framed as a collaborative journey toward understanding and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jenise draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people through emotional and practical challenges. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the person’s perspective guides the work; it is helpful for improving self-esteem, navigating relationship concerns, and making life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. She also integrates EMDR for trauma-related work when appropriate, a structured method that can help people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jenise collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what will be most useful for the individual.

Online therapy with Jenise is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to engage in therapy from different locations and to choose formats that match their comfort level and schedule, making it easier to maintain regular care while balancing other commitments.