Jessica Ortiz
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Texas therapists accepting new clients
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About Jessica
As a licensed therapist in California and Texas, I bring 17 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics. I specialize in addressing issues like self-esteem, communication barriers, social anxiety, and relationship transitions.
My approach is deeply compassionate and culturally responsive, honoring each person’s unique background and lived experience. I’m particularly passionate about supporting women, young adults, and multicultural communities through transformative healing journeys. Whether you’re struggling with workplace stress, family dynamics, or personal growth, I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful strategies for emotional well-being. I’m committed to walking alongside you as you build stronger connections with yourself and others, fostering healing and personal empowerment.
What Jessica helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Jessica works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “My therapist was extremely understanding and dependable”
- “she’s great”
- “I love the fact that I can tall to her in my first languageshe is caring and listen to my conce3ns and offeres several solutions Jessica is an awesome counselor!!”
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- “My therapist is wonderful”
- “I would definitely recommend her .She is extremely nice and help full”
- “Jessica has been a hugely positive addition to my world. She helps me sort out and make sense of the chaos on my healing journey.”
- “Jessica is amazing and has helped me so much. I truly appreciate how she makes me comfortable and she is so patient. I’m glad I have her as my therapist!”
- “She has helped me so much and gave me so many great recourses when I started transitioning! Highly recommend!”
- “She has been a great help, She listens and understands what I:M asking for or going thru or need help with I would strongly recommend Jessica to anyone that ask .”
- “Jessica has been a great help to my mental wellbeing. She is supportive and listens to my thoughts/concerns. I’ve also learned a great deal of CBT from her which has helped me improve my stress levels and way of thinking. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone one seeking a therapist.”
- “Awesome counselor ! Will help you understand the things about yourself that you yourself don’t. <br /> She’s very patient and comes in from different perspectives. She doesn’t judge at all and respects you and your past. I honestly really recommend you. She’s actually gives me techniques that work and cares about your well-being.”
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- “It was great how we video chatted so I can see who I was really talking to. That made me feel more closer to her and more open about things. She’s great. I would recommend”
- “Jessica has been a great help to my mental stability. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has taught me skills that have helped me keep my anxiety in check. I really am happy to have connected with Jessica and highly recommend her!”
- “Ms. Ortiz has helped me immensely with my life and I’m so grateful that she was able to help me through a lot of tough times.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.