Hello, my name is Arlene and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have been providing counseling for about 30 years. I have experience working in various areas of counseling settings and have provided counseling for diverse populations that include different ages, genders, and diverse racial, cultural, and LGBTQ backgrounds. Through the years I have obtained knowledge with concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family/parenting difficulties as well as childhood, adolescent, and young adult adjustments. In recent years I have been trained to work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Although my formal education and initial training were Psychodynamic in nature, I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well. I will tailor our sessions and collaborative treatment planning to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW 8527
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Arlene is awesome, intelligent and helpful. Great listener and a wonderful therapist!
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Arlene for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
She’s amazing!! This is my first time in therapy and she’s been really helpful and present. She’s teaching me a lot about myself and i’m very glad that i have her as my therapist. :)
Written on May 05, 2023 after therapy with Arlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Arlene Ortiz, she is great listen to you and have lots of source to help. I would recommend her to everyone.
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Arlene for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Arlene is extremely helpful, caring and insightful.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Arlene for 1 week
I love talking to her. She makes me think and I leave feeling good about me
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Arlene for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Arlene is very kind and understanding. And she’s just what I needed. I’ve never done therapy before her but I do feel she cares and is giving me the tools to better myself. I’m glad I found her :)
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Arlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes