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Jenny Ortega, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

My name is Jenny Ortega, and I was born in Havana, Cuba. I am fluent in Spanish and English, and I enjoy working with individuals from all cultures. I am an LCSW in the state of Florida. I graduated from Saint Leo University in 2016 with a Master's in Social Work -Advanced Clinical Concentration. My training and background have provided me with the skills to work in many different settings with a diverse clientele. In addition to providing counseling and education for stress management and anxiety relief, I am experienced in working with those suffering from depression and other mood disorders. I have worked with vulnerable populations such as older adults, children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a passion for working with women and children who have experienced trauma, and I am able to build trust while being sensitive to their special needs. I am mostly trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Client Centered, and Solution Focused Therapy, though I like to draw from multiple approaches and employ an eclectic style in therapy. My combined set of skills afford me the ability to treat in a holistic manner. I consistently add to my knowledge base by researching and attending educational training to enhance my professional skills. I will meet you where you are and provide support through whichever means you are most comfortable with, whether video, talk, or text. I hope to teach you skills that will make your life a bit easier. It is a privilege and an honor to join you on this journey to a healthier you!

Professional experience

4yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

FL LCSW SW16733

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jenny Ortega. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Jenny quickly came up with the correct path for me to take to resolve my issue. She is a great listener, empathetic and quite intelligent. A very good friend indeed

Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Jenny for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and intimacy-related issues

Jenny has supported me through many life transitions, events, and day to day stress. She approaches each session with care, understanding, a little bit of humor, and a splash of much needed direct feedback. I appreciate that she will draw from her own life experiences as appropriate to make me feel less alone in what I am going through. She has changed my life for the better and I am grateful to have met her and be on my personal growth journey with her as my guide.

Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Jenny for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Jenny is phenomenal.

Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Jenny for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ad

Jenny has been amazing so far. Very understanding. I would recommend her to anyone

Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Jenny for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Jenny has saved my life and my mental health in the small time I have known her. She is amazing!

Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Jenny for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes

Jenny has been such a blessing and has helped me so much.

Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Jenny for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes