Jenny Ortega, LCSW
Bilingual Florida LCSW specializing in trauma
- English and Spanish
- Trauma-informed care
- Video phone and text
About Jenny Ortega
Jenny Ortega was born in Havana, Cuba and brings a bilingual, multicultural perspective to her clinical work. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed to practice clinical social work in Florida, and she earned her Master of Social Work with an Advanced Clinical Concentration from Saint Leo University in 2016. Her education and varied training have equipped her to work across multiple settings and with diverse client needs.
Jenny focuses on stress and anxiety management, mood disorders including depression and bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues affecting relationships, family dynamics, parenting, and intimacy. She has experience supporting older adults, children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She has a particular passion for working with women and children who have experienced trauma and emphasizes building trust while staying sensitive to each person’s unique needs.
Jenny’s clinical foundation includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), client-centered approaches, and solution-focused strategies, and she draws from multiple modalities to create an eclectic, holistic plan tailored to each client. She continues to expand her skills through ongoing training and research. Jenny meets clients where they are and offers support through video, phone, or text-based formats, aiming to teach practical skills that make daily life more manageable and to accompany clients on their path toward improved well-being.
Jenny focuses on stress and anxiety management, mood disorders including depression and bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues affecting relationships, family dynamics, parenting, and intimacy. She has experience supporting older adults, children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She has a particular passion for working with women and children who have experienced trauma and emphasizes building trust while staying sensitive to each person’s unique needs.
Jenny’s clinical foundation includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), client-centered approaches, and solution-focused strategies, and she draws from multiple modalities to create an eclectic, holistic plan tailored to each client. She continues to expand her skills through ongoing training and research. Jenny meets clients where they are and offers support through video, phone, or text-based formats, aiming to teach practical skills that make daily life more manageable and to accompany clients on their path toward improved well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jenny Ortega have?
Jenny Ortega has 4 years of clinical experience.
Is Jenny Ortega a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. License details: FL LCSW SW16733.
In which languages does Jenny Ortega provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Jenny Ortega located?
Jenny Ortega is located in Florida.
How can I work with Jenny Ortega as my therapist?
Clients can work with Jenny Ortega through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jenny Ortega work with international clients?
Jenny Ortega does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jenny 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Approach-driven care delivered online
Jenny integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to build trust and personal insight - this approach is helpful for people seeking validation and deeper self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to shift them, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns. She also draws on mindfulness practices that help people cultivate present-moment awareness and stress reduction through simple attention and breathing exercises.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Jenny works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so that therapy remains responsive and goal-focused.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, allow access from different locations within state guidelines, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats support ongoing skill-building and therapeutic progress while accommodating the practical demands of everyday life.