Dorian Ortega

Empowering therapy that centers self-compassion

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Dorian

Dorian Ortega, LCPC, offers a warm, strengths-based approach for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, relationship strains, and trauma-related issues.

Background and approach

She centers self-compassion and practical skill-building to help clients navigate grief, intimacy and body-image struggles, sleep and eating concerns, parenting challenges, and the impact of impulsivity or chronic stress. Her practice also addresses ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, panic, and self-harm with attention to everyday coping and resilience.

Her work is grounded in client-centered principles and draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to combine short-term skill practice with deeper exploration of values and meaning.

Dorian brings 12 years of experience as an Illinois-licensed clinician (IL LCPC 180.010759) and incorporates creative practices such as poetry and narrative methods to support emotional expression and community healing. She offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients, aiming to tailor sessions to each person’s goals and cultural context.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood instability. CBT emphasizes concrete skills and homework that translate well to remote sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping when impulsivity, intense emotions, or relationship difficulties are present. DBT skills can be taught and practiced through conversation, worksheets, and real-time coaching during online meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to evaluate their needs, goals, and preferences, and combines client-centered listening with techniques drawn from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy makes it possible to access care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and time zones. These formats support regular skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and easier access for those balancing work, caregiving, or travel, while allowing licensed professionals to adapt materials and exercises for remote use.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Dorian works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, body image and eating or sleeping problems, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar mood disorders.

What is the general therapeutic style I can expect?

The practice emphasizes client-centered care that blends CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to build skills and explore personal values in a collaborative way.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 12 years of experience working in mental health and community-based settings, bringing both clinical skills and creative outreach practices to therapy.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

Dorian holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180.010759.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and the therapist accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English, Spanish