Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD/Trauma, Teen issues such as peer pressure, life struggles, self-esteem, Grief, Social skills, self esteem building, support system building, Relaxation/meditation techniques, Non-suicidal thoughts and behaviors, Communication and conflict resolution
Jena Zanco has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years and truly enjoys helping her patients become their best in every way. She received her Bachelor’s from Southeastern Louisiana University and her master’s from Louisiana State University. She went on to achieve a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor License in 2002. Jena was born in St. Bernard, LA and like many, moved to the beautiful Northshore after Hurricane Katrina.
Jena believes in providing a laid back, personal, comfortable atmosphere where the client can feel safe, free, and at peace sharing their thoughts and feelings in a therapeutic environment. Mrs Zanco’s clinical experience ranges from outpatient and group setting with teenagers to adults, inpatient facilities working with veterans, acute and chronically ill clients to geriatric needs patients. She has served as a Clinical Manager at a mental health rehab, been a, community liaison/educator for multiple psychiatric facilities, worked in intensive outpatient settings and provided years of clinical patient evaluations for doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms, independent /assisted living facilities, schools and nursing homes to assist professionals with the proper treatment for their clients Ms. Zanco has collaborated closely with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners for most of her career to provide the most effective treatment modalities and medication management for each unique patient. In addition, she has provided clinical and administrative supervision to social work interns and professionals.
Jena believes counseling is a collaborative effort between therapist and patient. She uses a person-centered approach to gain rapport with her clients. Through this and cognitive behavioral strategies, Jena helps clients identify solutions to problems, develop healthy perceptions of themselves and correct distorted actions/behaviors, thereby freeing them to become peaceful, emotionally healthy, safe and whole. Amongst all else, isn’t that what everyone truly strives for in life-Peace and Happiness. Jena’s grandfather and father are both military veterans, and she takes true pride in working with all heroes including all first responders. Her areas of expertise consist of:
Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD/Trauma, Teen issues such as peer pressure, life struggles, self-esteem, Grief, Social skills, self esteem building, support system building, Relaxation/meditation techniques, Non-suicidal thoughts and behaviors, Communication and conflict resolution
Jena Zanco has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years and truly enjoys helping her patients become their best in every way. She received her Bachelor’s from Southeastern Louisiana University and her master’s from Louisiana State University. She went on to achieve a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor License in 2002. Jena was born in St. Bernard, LA and like many, moved to the beautiful Northshore after Hurricane Katrina.
Jena believes in providing a laid back, personal, comfortable atmosphere where the client can feel safe, free, and at peace sharing their thoughts and feelings in a therapeutic environment. Mrs Zanco’s clinical experience ranges from outpatient and group setting with teenagers to adults, inpatient facilities working with veterans, acute and chronically ill clients to geriatric needs patients. She has served as a Clinical Manager at a mental health rehab, been a, community liaison/educator for multiple psychiatric facilities, worked in intensive outpatient settings and provided years of clinical patient evaluations for doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms, independent /assisted living facilities, schools and nursing homes to assist professionals with the proper treatment for their clients Ms. Zanco has collaborated closely with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners for most of her career to provide the most effective treatment modalities and medication management for each unique patient. In addition, she has provided clinical and administrative supervision to social work interns and professionals.
Jena believes counseling is a collaborative effort between therapist and patient. She uses a person-centered approach to gain rapport with her clients. Through this and cognitive behavioral strategies, Jena helps clients identify solutions to problems, develop healthy perceptions of themselves and correct distorted actions/behaviors, thereby freeing them to become peaceful, emotionally healthy, safe and whole. Amongst all else, isn’t that what everyone truly strives for in life-Peace and Happiness. Jena’s grandfather and father are both military veterans, and she takes true pride in working with all heroes including all first responders. Her areas of expertise consist of: