Jenny Ortega

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for real-life challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Jenny

Jenny Ortega is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who draws on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and dialectical behavior strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns.

Background and approach

She blends practical skills training with an empathic, collaborative stance to address issues such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and sleep difficulties. With four years of clinical experience, she uses structured tools and reflective listening to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Jenny has worked across diverse settings and with a range of populations, including older adults, children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and members of the LGBT community.

She emphasizes a holistic, flexible approach informed by ongoing professional development, and adapts her work to each individual by drawing from solution-focused, motivational, and mindfulness-informed techniques when appropriate. Clients access care via video, phone, live chat, or text, and Jenny supports progress through skills practice and education designed to reduce daily stressors and improve coping.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skills work

Jenny draws from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this approach emphasizes concrete skills for anxiety, mood challenges, and stress management. She also uses client-centered principles that focus on empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to guide goals and priorities. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are applied when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness strategies are useful, offering step-by-step practices to manage intense feelings and improve communication.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Jenny works with clients to discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on progress and personal preference so therapy feels tailored rather than prescriptive. She integrates mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused elements when they align with a client's needs.

Online therapy with her is offered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which supports flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to practice skills between contacts, maintain continuity of care, and access support from home or another convenient location while working toward concrete coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jenny commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue among other areas.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work is CBT-informed and client-centered, often integrating DBT skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to provide practical tools and collaborative exploration.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

Jenny has four years of professional experience delivering care in varied settings and continues to expand her skills through ongoing education and training.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW16733 and practices from that state.

Can I work with her in languages other than English?

Yes, she conducts therapy in both English and Spanish but is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish