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Jessica Ortega

Therapist(she, her, ella)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a psychotherapist, I believe in caring for your mental health is an essential part of living a balanced and fulfilling life. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and I want to warmly acknowledge the strength it takes to take that first step—you’re not alone in this process. With seven years of clinical experience, I work closely with adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety and depression, offering a compassionate, supportive, and collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.

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My approach to therapy

Everyone's experience is unique and deserves a personalized, developmentally appropriate approach to care. If we choose to work together, we’ll collaborate as partners in the therapeutic process, working toward goals that feel meaningful and relevant to you. Creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and able to express yourself openly is a central part of my work. Throughout therapy, I provide attentive, nonjudgmental listening, along with thoughtful clinical feedback and gentle challenge, to support growth, self-understanding, and lasting change.

What you can expect from me

I begin with an initial session where you’ll have the space to share your experiences and discuss what you’re hoping to gain from therapy. We’ll explore this together and start identifying meaningful goals. I aim to create a warm, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable opening up, while also feeling safe and grounded. From there, we’ll continue working collaboratively in future sessions to help you move toward those goals.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Monterey Bay
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based, Art Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    30 Maple Street
    Salinas, CA 93901