Diandra Ortiz

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for change

LMHC Florida

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Diandra

Diandra Ortiz is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who draws on five years of clinical experience to support people facing anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

She combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with empathic listening to help clients address stress, mood disorders, panic, and issues related to self-esteem, identity, and life transitions. Diandra emphasizes culturally responsive care and aims to create an affirming environment where clients feel heard and respected.

Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-oriented and emotion-focused methods, tailoring interventions to each person's needs. Diandra also integrates skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help with emotional regulation and coping during high-stress moments.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she offers therapy that acknowledges cultural context while focusing on developing real-world skills for daily challenges. Clients work with her on a wide range of concerns including grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, substance and process addictions, ADHD, and career or life-purpose questions.

Diandra supports exploration of communication patterns, codependency, and coping strategies so clients can build resilience and move toward meaningful change.

Online Approaches That Emphasize Skills and Acceptance

Diandra draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and address sleep or eating-related concerns. ACT emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking committed action, which can support coping with addiction, grief, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Diandra works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their goals and preferences. She listens to client priorities and adapts techniques over time, combining skill-building, emotion-focused work, and acceptance-based practices as appropriate.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access bilingual care in English or Spanish from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach coping skills, practice communication strategies, and support progress between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Diandra address?

Her practice covers stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, eating and sleeping issues, and many related challenges like codependency and social anxiety.

Which therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

Diandra integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy depending on client needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working as a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and applies that background to a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Diandra holds the credential FL LMHC MH21995 and practices in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Yes, she conducts therapy in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients who can participate in those languages.

What formats are offered for remote sessions?

Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish