- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Parenting struggles
About Jena
Jena Bladl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with five years of experience. She helps people who are facing depression, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. Jena also works with issues linked to guilt and shame, forgiveness, relationship problems, and social anxiety.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build coping skills.
In conversation she listens for what matters most to each person and then outlines simple strategies to test between sessions. That might include experimenting with small changes, practicing new communication habits, or tracking mood and routine to spot triggers. The goal is clearer choices rather than rigid rules.
Jena makes time to talk through parenting stress, blended family questions, and the effects of co-occurring conditions like autism traits or personality challenges. She also supports young adults dealing with isolation, shifting identity, and relationship fallout from infidelity or other betrayals.
People who meet her can expect direct feedback, structured skill work, and a focus on real-life problems. Sessions are conducted in English and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting via the online therapy options button.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Jena draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternatives to reduce distress and improve decision-making. Dialectical strategies focus on building emotional regulation and practical coping skills for intense moods and relationship stress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to current concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Together they will adjust the plan based on what works in everyday life rather than sticking to a fixed program.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions fit better into busy schedules because they reduce travel time and make it easier to squeeze in short check-ins around work or parenting. Others choose formats that use less bandwidth or allow audio-only conversations when that better matches daily routines. The practical aim is to make sessions easier to attend and to apply skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She lists guilt and shame among focus areas and helps people talk through those feelings alongside issues like forgiveness and self-esteem.
How would she approach feelings of guilt?
She uses evidence-based techniques to identify patterns, test small behavior changes, and develop practical coping strategies.
What is her professional background?
Jena has five years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential.
Where is she located and licensed?
She practices in Wisconsin and is listed as a WI LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.