Jenny Ortega , LCSW

Jenny Ortega was born in Havana, Cuba and brings a bilingual perspective to her therapeutic work, offering services in both English and Spanish. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida, she combines formal clinical training with hands-on experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and a range of life challenges.

She earned a Master of Social Work with an Advanced Clinical Concentration from Saint Leo University in 2016. Her professional background includes work with older adults, children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She has a particular commitment to supporting women and children who have experienced trauma, and she prioritizes building trust while remaining attentive to their specific needs.

Jenny is primarily trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Client-Centered therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches, and she integrates techniques from multiple modalities to tailor care to each person. She emphasizes practical skills for stress management, anxiety relief, mood regulation, and relationship concerns, and she approaches treatment in a holistic manner while continuing to expand her expertise through ongoing education.

Jenny meets clients where they are and offers support through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Her goal is to teach skills that make daily life more manageable and to accompany clients through the process of healing and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Jenny Ortega uses evidence-informed methods tailored to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, helping people clarify values, build self-understanding, and strengthen personal resources. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, and it often includes practical exercises to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be especially helpful for individuals who struggle with mood swings or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jenny will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will combine techniques as appropriate to create a personalized plan. This means the therapeutic style can evolve over time based on progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Jenny is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to access consistent care, maintain momentum between appointments, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.