- Client-centered care
- Skills focused
- Spanish language
About Jenny
Jenny Ortega is an LCSW based in Florida who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space for people from many backgrounds. Jenny draws on several practical therapy styles to help clients build coping skills and feel steadier in daily life.
She has four years of clinical experience and completed a Master of Social Work at Saint Leo University in 2016. That training and subsequent work have given her experience with older adults, people on the autism spectrum, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also supports parents and those dealing with parenting strain, grief, and the complexities of adoption and foster care.
In sessions she uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas. That means conversations tend to be direct, skills-oriented, and guided by the client’s goals. Jenny emphasizes practical tools for anxiety, mood regulation, and day-to-day stressors.
She regularly updates her knowledge through trainings and continued reading. Jenny describes her style as eclectic - drawing from multiple approaches to fit each person. Her Spanish fluency helps bilingual clients express themselves more easily when needed.
Her approach is straightforward: listen first, identify small steps, and practice skills between meetings. She invites people to bring what matters most and works to make therapy something that fits into everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns back, and helps set goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive, respectful space to talk through life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific skills to change them. CBT often includes simple exercises to try between sessions and can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It teaches skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation that can reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is a joint effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Treatment plans can shift over time based on what helps the client make real progress.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as specific options are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people join sessions from different places when schedules change, while maintaining the same collaborative, skills-focused approach used in face-to-face work.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as low self-esteem and sleeping problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques, offering practical tools and goal-oriented sessions that follow the client’s pace.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Jenny holds a Master of Social Work from Saint Leo University and has four years of clinical experience working across diverse settings and populations.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from Florida-based professional settings.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.