Stephanie Ortiz , LCSW

Stephanie Ortiz is a licensed clinical social worker who has practiced for eight years. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Stephanie focuses on women's issues and on strengthening self-esteem and coping skills.

She aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped around the individual's story rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Stephanie listens for what matters most and then builds practical steps to move forward.

In the therapy room she uses a mix of person-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and reality-based approaches. That blend lets her address negative thinking, build motivation, and create short-term action plans. Conversations tend to be direct, supportive, and goal-oriented.

People come to her for help with family conflict, workplace stress, body image worries, panic attacks, and feelings of loneliness or lack of purpose. She helps people talk through situations, set achievable goals, and practice new ways of handling stress.

Stephanie describes therapy as a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify priorities, try manageable changes, and track progress. The focus is on useful tools that fit daily life in New York and beyond.

Approaches and how online sessions work

Stephanie commonly uses person-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Person-centered listening means the therapist focuses on understanding your experience and responds with empathy to help you find your own solutions. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.

She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to boost readiness for change and create concrete short-term goals. These methods are collaborative - the therapist will discuss options and help you decide what feels most useful based on your needs and goals.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, written reflections, or when you need flexibility around work or daily tasks.

Using these formats, the therapist and client can adapt the approach over time, mixing session types as needed to fit schedules and goals. The aim is practical, accessible care that fits your life and supports steady progress.