Ricardo Ortega
Bilingual LMHC in New York specializing in stress and relationships
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About
Ricardo Ortega, LMHC, is a licensed clinician in New York with 15 years of professional practice. He works with people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and loss, parenting concerns, self-esteem challenges, relationship and career issues, coping with life changes, and coaching. His additional areas of focus include aging and geriatric issues, disaster-related coping, first responder concerns, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, immigration matters, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, prejudice and discrimination, sexual assault and abuse, and young adult issues.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy to shape a plan that reflects each person’s situation and goals. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in clinical work and adapts the structure and pace of sessions to meet specific needs. He is bilingual in English and Spanish, and licensed in New York, and he frames the first step toward change as a courageous decision he is prepared to support.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy to shape a plan that reflects each person’s situation and goals. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in clinical work and adapts the structure and pace of sessions to meet specific needs. He is bilingual in English and Spanish, and licensed in New York, and he frames the first step toward change as a courageous decision he is prepared to support.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LMHC 003921
- NPI Number: 1265785166
- License: LMHC (New York)
Telehealth approaches and how he works online
Ricardo Ortega offers online sessions that combine practical skill-building and relational exploration. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, he helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior and works with clients to develop concrete coping strategies. In a Client-Centered frame he attends to each person’s pace and priorities, allowing the conversation to guide goals and the structure of work.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy is available for people who want to explore emotional experience and relationship patterns in depth. He collaborates with clients to select approaches or to blend elements from different therapies, matching methods to the issues and preferences presented in sessions. Online appointments can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and sessions are conducted in English or Spanish according to the client’s preference.
How many years has Ricardo been practicing?
He has 15 years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials does he hold?
Ricardo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, credentialed as LMHC.
Which languages does he speak?
He conducts therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is his practice based?
He is licensed and practices in New York.
What ways can clients work with him online?
Clients may meet for therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
This profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
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