I’m Jessica Ortiz, LCSW.
I’m glad you’re here.
I’m a licensed therapist who helps adults get out of their own heads, break cycles they've outgrown, and intentionally shape what’s next.
Whether you are trying to quiet a racing mind, let go of chronic stress, or unhook from family patterns that impact how you show up, it’s easier when you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Together, we’ll look at what's showing up and what's keeping you stuck so you can move forward with more insight, intention, and ease.
Areas of Focus
Quiet racing thoughts, release tension, and change how you interact with anxiety so it doesn’t drive decisions or limit your ease
Navigate criticism, conflict, or immaturity while staying authentic, grounded, and guilt-free
Parenting Support & Coaching
Meet daily parenting challenges with confidence, manage family transitions with clarity, or consciously change old generational patterns
Personal & Professional Growth
Gain the momentum needed to deepen self-trust, move into decisive, aligned action, and set and achieve your goals.
My Approach
My style is conversational, collaborative, and casual. We will explore the thoughts and history keeping you stuck, but we will also focus on moving you forward.
You’ll leave our sessions armed with specific, actionable strategies to quiet the inner noise so you can feel settled and at ease. Even subtle shifts in how you think and relate can bring lasting calm, confidence, and connection back to the center of your life.
Professional Background
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Professional Educator License (PEL)
B.S., University of Illinois
M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis
M. Ed., University of Illinois
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Somatic Psychology and nervous system regulation
Trauma-informed and Complex Trauma Therapy
Narcissistic Abuse and Co-Dependence Recovery
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
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I bring over 15 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. Drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches, I help clients reduce anxiety, calm their minds and bodies, and feel stronger, resilient, and fulfilled.
My background also includes extensive experience in education, research, and program evaluation spanning academic, social-emotional learning (SEL), STEM, and youth development initiatives. I have taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels in the United States and internationally.
Whether working with an individual in therapy or analyzing large-scale program datasets, my focus is always on reducing the noise so you can find clear, actionable paths forward.
Learn more about my evaluation consulting services.
What To Expect
Over time, clients may notice
Deepened Self-Trust & Resilience
Learn to bounce back from setbacks and feel confident in your own decisions, perceptions, and intuition
Clear, Confident Communication
Identify your needs, communicate them clearly, and establish boundaries without carrying the weight of guilt
Intentional Responses
Recognize habits and emotional noise. Learn to hit pause under pressure and handle stress, difficult conversations, or relationship friction with purpose.
Reclaimed Energy & Presence
Step out of survival mode and back into your life. Clear the mental noise and regulate your nervous system so you can feel deeply authentic, present, and at peace—in your body, your relationships, and your everyday life.