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Ricardo Ortega

Thoughtful CBT-informed counseling for life transitions

LMHC New York

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Ricardo

Ricardo Ortega is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with warm, individualized care. With 15 years of experience, he often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and emotionally focused techniques to address stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

He adapts each plan to a person's unique situation while honoring cultural background and life circumstances. Ricardo works with people coping with grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and major life transitions.

His practice also includes support for LGBT issues and a range of additional focus areas such as aging and geriatric concerns, immigration-related stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Fluent in English and Spanish, he aims to meet clients where they are and to help them build practical skills for coping and growth.

Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate approach that balances active therapeutic methods with attentive listening. He frames therapy as a collaborative process, tailoring conversations and interventions to the goals and preferences each person brings to sessions.

Combining practical approaches with flexible online care

Ricardo commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where a person's values and preferences guide the pace and focus of work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Ricardo treats it as a collaborative decision. He will work with each client to clarify goals and try different strategies as needed, adjusting the mix of techniques based on what helps the individual make progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between meetings, while allowing sessions to fit into daily life more readily.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ricardo commonly address?
His practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and career issues, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?
He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and emotionally focused strategies, adapting methods to each client's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Ricardo has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 003921.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote work.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Spanish