About me

I am a 50 year old therapist with over 11 years of experience in crisis intervention as well as child and adolescent issues. My number one objective is to do no harm, followed by working with the client in resolving internal conflicts via eclectic approaches. I am committed to stay in the moment with my clients.


Specialties

  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Intimacy
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Bipolar disorder
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 11

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Languages

English

Spanish


Licensing

FL LMHC MH13165


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jay Ortiz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 04, 2023 after therapy with Jay for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

Jay is truly amazing. He's the best therapist I've ever seen, he's a fantastic listener, empathize and works with me to get through my troubles. He's a literal life saver

Written on May 06, 2023 after therapy with Jay for 8 months

After 7 months, medication from my local national health service, ticked off my number one therapy goal on my list! Even though it's 1 hour every week, it has helped me tremendously. Now we tackle a possible ADHD diagnosis...

Written on Dec 25, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Excelente terapista. Su ayuda fue invaluable en mi proceso y supo acompanarme sin juzgarme y con mente abierta.
No tengo más que agradecimientos hacia Jay por su gran trabajo.
Recomendado al 100%. Gracias Jay, eres un gran tipo.

Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Excellent listener and appropriate and knowledgeable psychologist
Strongly recommended

Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Jay Ortiz is a great therapist. I recommend him to anyone going through depression, anxiety, or someone who needs a lending ear.

Written on Nov 09, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

I have been working with Jay since 2020, and I have to say it has been amazing, teen counseling could not have pair me with better therapist. I recently contact him again for more counseling and help, and it has been the best experience, it had help me in so many ways to be more confident and how to approach difficult situations.

Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Jay has given me many great advice, whether if it's for personal issue or solution for general life problems. I'm really glad i chose to get therapy and especially from Jay

Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Jay's energy alone calms and centers. He's a great, empathetic listener, and all round good person. Highly recommend.

Written on Jul 04, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 3 weeks

Jay is helping me tremendously during this very difficult I truly appreciate his knowledge and expertise. Thank you

Written on May 31, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 2 weeks

While our interaction was limited, the times I have spoken with Jay, he has shown that he is knowledgeable, professional and most important, caring. I would highly recommend Jay to anyone seeking assistance.

Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 5 months

Jay is a skilled and competent therapist who does not apply the one solution fits all strategy. he tailors his therapy strategy to suits the individual need of his client. he has succeeded in creating trust between my daughter and him, allowing her to open up to him, which was on its own a big challenge. my daughter's mood is always uplifted after each session. Jay is also very responsive and does not delay his feedback. Jay is open to hearing from me as a parent, some inside about my daughter's challenges.

Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Jay is amazing and has truly helped me navigate so much in my life! I’ve accomplished so much with his help and always feel more level headed and motivated after each session!

Written on Apr 13, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd

Jay has helped me tremendously and is a great listener. I highly recommend him. My anxiety, depression, and adhd have all gotten much better and much more under control because of his advice!

Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

Jay has a calm mannerism and listens to client problems well.
He offers good and practical advice and check s and reinforces suggestions.
I have shared important problems with him and feel that I am receiving good counselling.

Written on Mar 14, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues

I had four sessions with J. and already I’m starting to be able to get perspective on my situation and feel supported and listened to. Even asking what do I want to focus on in the future. He’s very kind and very qualified

Written on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Jay is responsive, personable and helpful. He is supporting both me and my daughter and we couldn't ask for a better advocate and advisor!

Written on Feb 10, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Jay has a calming effect from the moment you speak to him. He listens closely and repeats to you what your concerns are, which I appreciate as it allows me to know we are on the same page. I feel comfortable talking to him about my current mental health issues. I have been cautious about male practitioners in the past but that has not been an issue with Jay; I don't feel any gender bias from him. I'm grateful we were matched on the app.

Written on Jan 24, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

I am extremely thankful for Jay's help. I would give him my highest recommendations.

Written on Jan 09, 2021 after therapy with Jay for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Great clinician with flexibility and patience for clients - Jay has helped myself and my partner a lot with our communication and helped us get our intimacy back. He gave us an appropriate level of guidance without ever being controlling at any point

Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Jay for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Jay is very understanding and easy to talk to

Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Jay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

I’m very glad I got referred to Jay Ortiz. I feel I’ll learn a lot and has helped me to be alcohol free for days at a time so far

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