Dorian Ortega, LCPC
Client-centered therapist for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+
- Community focused
- Art-based healing
- English and Spanish
About Dorian Ortega
Dorian A. Ortega, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), is a therapist whose practice centers BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people and draws on liberation, feminist, and multicultural psychology to guide healing. As a person of color, she emphasizes beginning therapy with self-compassion and uses counseling as a tool to help clients develop more loving relationships with themselves. Her clinical stance is client-centered, focused on helping people identify and build strengths as they work through mental health challenges and relational concerns.
Ortega brings community-based work into her clinical practice. She is a cofounder of healing poetry circles and, for the past two years, has organized a series of free poetry healing circles and related events designed to make mental health care more accessible and culturally relevant in Humboldt Park. Those initiatives use art, writing, and group connection as avenues for expression, education, resistance, and collective healing.
In session she encourages holistic approaches to wellbeing, honoring communication and relationships with oneself and others as foundational to long-term change. Beyond individual therapy, Ortega uses poetry, writing, and a public presence on social media to create intersectional, restorative connections that uplift and support marginalized communities. Her work aims to combine clinical skills with community advocacy to promote healing, resilience, and liberation.
Ortega brings community-based work into her clinical practice. She is a cofounder of healing poetry circles and, for the past two years, has organized a series of free poetry healing circles and related events designed to make mental health care more accessible and culturally relevant in Humboldt Park. Those initiatives use art, writing, and group connection as avenues for expression, education, resistance, and collective healing.
In session she encourages holistic approaches to wellbeing, honoring communication and relationships with oneself and others as foundational to long-term change. Beyond individual therapy, Ortega uses poetry, writing, and a public presence on social media to create intersectional, restorative connections that uplift and support marginalized communities. Her work aims to combine clinical skills with community advocacy to promote healing, resilience, and liberation.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dorian Ortega have?
Dorian Ortega has 12 years of clinical experience.
Is Dorian Ortega a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential. License details are IL LCPC 180.010759.
In which languages does Dorian Ortega provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Dorian Ortega located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Dorian Ortega as my therapist?
You can work with Dorian Ortega through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dorian Ortega work with international clients?
Yes, Dorian Ortega works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dorian Ortega cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dorian Ortega integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the client’s own goals and self-discovery; it is useful for improving self-esteem, relationship concerns, and overall emotional resilience. CBT helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness skills are needed to manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ortega collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the client’s life and cultural context. This collaborative process supports clearer goals and a plan that feels meaningful to the client.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for engaging in that work. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what fits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from different locations, and adapt session formats as needs change, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor treatment to individual circumstances.