Ivette Orozco-Mayares

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for life transitions

LICSW Minnesota

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ivette

Ivette Orozco-Mayares is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who centers her practice on collaborative, skills-based therapy rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and complementary approaches.

Background and approach

She draws on three years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family tensions, career challenges, and symptoms of depression, while also addressing issues like self-esteem, communication problems, and feelings of isolation. Ivette approaches each person as the expert of their own life, combining practical strategies with empathic support to build confidence and motivation.

Her work often explores themes such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and women's issues, with an aim to empower clients to make meaningful changes. She encourages clients to recognize strengths and to take courageous steps toward greater fulfillment.

Based in Minnesota, Ivette offers a patient, respectful style that balances evidence-informed techniques and emotion-focused understanding. She supports clients who seek clearer perspective, improved relationships, or renewed direction in career and personal life, tailoring her methods to individual goals and preferences.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Ivette uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and low mood, which can support clearer decision-making and day-to-day coping. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist people in clarifying values and building committed action even when difficult emotions are present, a helpful approach for navigating career uncertainty, life purpose questions, and chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ivette works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit best with their goals and preferences. She tailors techniques from CBT, ACT, and emotionally-focused work to match the client’s situation, inviting feedback and adjustments as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy with Ivette is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work and family schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice newly learned skills between sessions, and access support from locations across Minnesota without lengthy commutes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ivette commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, and depression, along with related issues like communication problems and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and skills-focused, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and emotion-oriented techniques to combine practical tools with empathic support.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience providing psychotherapy and support for a range of personal and interpersonal concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

Ivette is a licensed clinical social worker with MN LICSW 28176 and practices from Minnesota.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with her?

Start by selecting 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, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English