Ellen Ortiz - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

7 years experience

About Ellen Ortiz

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am honored to support you in that process. I am licensed in Nevada and Illinois with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, stage of life issues & parenting strategies. I would embrace the opportunity to support you no matter who you are or what you believe. You are connecting for a purpose, I would love to help you achieve that purpose. I feel very strongly that video and phone sessions work best. I text only to confirm appointment details or notice of last minute changes.

Licenses

LMFT

4252

LMFT

166.001711

Professional experience

Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Women's issues

Languages

English

7 Reviews

“Ellen has been a tremendous help in dealing with internal and external forces in my life. She’s kind and compassionate and has a wonderful disposition. She knows what to say to help me progress through difficulties and provides valuable insight on how to move forward or work on issues. I highly recommend Ellen.”

“Ellen and I connect. She has been helpful with guidance regarding my granddaughter in foster care, my job and so much more. I'm thankful God chose her as my therapist.”

“Ellen Ortiz is an excellent therapist. Not only is she knowledgeable in her field, but she is an empathetic, understanding and supportive therapist. Personality wise, she is extremely sweet, kind and funny. I would absolutely recommend anyone her services. She is absolutely amazing!”

“mindful and can remember intricate details”

“She is amazing, kind, and always gave me new insight on things I had thought about. And that’s saying something, because I am pretty good with self reflection. She always validated my feelings, but never hesitated to tell me if I had a problem or needed to work on something. I appreciate her so much.”

“Ellen was very supportive and we had great conversations”

“Ellen is exactly what I needed I could not ask for any better”

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