Jenny Ortega

Jenny Ortega is an LCSW practicing in Florida who offers warm, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She speaks both English and Spanish and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and usable. She focuses on real skills for daily life, like coping strategies and sleep routines, rather than jargon. With four years of clinical experience, she has worked in a range of settings and with diverse people. Her background includes supporting older adults, children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She often helps parents, caregivers, and people navigating grief or major life changes. Her approach mixes client-centered listening with practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they fit the person’s goals. Sessions usually focus on building trust, teaching concrete skills, and creating small, manageable steps forward. Jenny completed a Master of Social Work at Saint Leo University in 2016 and holds a Florida LCSW. She continues learning through trainings and research to keep her toolkit fresh. That ongoing study informs how she adapts strategies to each person’s situation. To begin, she asks people to share their concerns and goals, then together they pick approaches that feel right. Her style is supportive and straightforward, aimed at helping clients feel steadier and better able to handle daily challenges.

How her approaches work for online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and making space for each person's story. The therapist follows the client's lead, asks questions, and prioritizes what matters most to the person seeking help. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive, understanding space to clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses concrete exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns and ease symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep trouble. Sessions often include simple homework to practice new skills between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, and handling crisis moments. It blends acceptance with change strategies and is useful for intense emotions, relationship problems, or when coping feels overwhelming. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jenny will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. The plan evolves based on what helps most and what feels manageable for the client. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help them stay consistent and apply skills in real life.