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Amber Ortiz

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m here to walk alongside you, offering support and practical tools to help you heal, rebuild, and rediscover your strength. As a trained EMDR therapist, I guide clients in processing painful experiences, reducing distress, and building resilience. My goal is to support lasting recovery and emotional well-being.

My approach to therapy

Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of addiction. Every day might feel like a struggle as you face the relentless pressure of your thoughts, trying to push through emotional exhaustion, or simply make it through the day without feeling like you’re losing yourself. If you’re feeling trapped in cycles of anxiety, numbness, or hopelessness, it’s important to know that you’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

What you can expect from me

I use a person-centered, integrative approach that tailors each session to your unique needs, combining evidence-based interventions with warmth and authenticity. In our first few sessions, we’ll explore your story, your current challenges, and the goals that matter most to you so together, we can start moving toward the life you deserve.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at University of Rochester
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English