he/him
Jorge OrtegaLCSW

High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
I specialize in helping people understand why they do what they do, and how emotional and behavioral patterns may impact them and their relationships. I use a Solution-Focused, insight-oriented perspective, balanced with empathy. We all need a safe and supportive environment to explore life’s challenges and change those thinking patterns. There is tremendous value in talking through problems and identifying feelings with a mental health professional with the experience, training, and expertise to understand what you are going through. Working as a team, we can evaluate options, discover solutions, and improve your confidence. By infusing compassion, intuition, and encouragement into the therapy process, I can help guide you in gaining the freedom from your worries that you may be seeking.
About Jorge
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Health Net, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Affirming, Authentic, Casual, Engaging, Open-minded
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Black community, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students, Veterans
Years of Experience
7+
Working as a team, we can evaluate options, discover solutions, and improve your confidence.
License number
#88911
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California
PhD - Behavioral Health, Arizona State University
Interests
My interests are volunteering, traveling, cooking, reading, and hiking.
License details
Jorge Ortega,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#88911 (exp May 2027)