Ana Ortiz-Mejias

Hi, I’m Ana! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

You may appear to have everything together, yet inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, or like you are constantly masking parts of who you are. Many of the people I work with feel caught between identities, cultures, or expectations that never quite feel like home. I work with young adults and adults (ages 18+) navigating minority stress, trauma symptoms, burnout, high-functioning anxiety, and feeling detached from themselves. Many are college students or early-career professionals trying to understand who they are and build a life that feels more aligned with their identity and values.

My approach centers the connection between identity, culture/environment, and the whole Self--mind, body, heart, spirit, and soul. Drawing from somatic therapy, trauma-informed care, multicultural therapy, IFS-informed parts work, and systems perspectives, I help clients understand the protective patterns that once served them, reconnect with themselves on a deeper level, and move toward a life that feels more authentic, intentional, and aligned with who they are.

In our first session, you can expect a warm, relational space where connection is central to the work. We will focus on getting to know each other, building trust, and ensuring you feel supported, seen, and respected. We’ll explore what brings you in, what you’re hoping for, and what feels most present in your life right now, including how you’ve been coping and what support might look like moving forward. There’s no pressure to share everything or have a polished story—you’re welcome to come exactly as you are.