Jenny Ortega , LCSW

Jenny Ortega is an LCSW practicing in Florida. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Jenny emphasizes practical skills that make daily life easier and meets people through video, phone, chat, or text.

She draws on client-centered care to build trust and create a space where people feel heard. Jenny also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that worsen mood or anxiety. Dialectical behavior techniques and mindfulness practices are part of her approach when people need tools for emotional regulation and grounding.

Jenny has four years of clinical experience working in multiple settings. Her background includes work with older adults, children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and members of the LGBT community. She has a special interest in supporting women and parents affected by trauma and life transitions.

Her additional focus areas include parenting strain, caregiver stress, communication problems, abandonment and adoption concerns, codependency, intimacy-related issues, sleeping difficulties, and coping with major life changes. Jenny uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to set achievable goals and build momentum.

People can expect straightforward, compassionate sessions that emphasize real skills and small, practical steps. Jenny aims to meet clients where they are and adapt the pace and format to fit each person's needs.

Practical approaches for online care

Jenny often combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people learn skills and make changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around a person's needs, which can help people feel understood and set goals at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific strategies to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This means sessions can evolve as needs change and as people try new ways of coping.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video lets people use face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text allow ongoing reflection between sessions and can fit into busy days. These options make it possible to receive consistent support without traveling to an office.