Catalina Ortiz, LMHC

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Calm, practical counseling for life's transitions

Details

Name	Catalina Ortiz
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Spanish
Years in practice	12

About Catalina

Catalina Ortiz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She brings 12 years of counseling experience and speaks English and Spanish. Catalina focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She centers work on each person's story and strengths. Catalina uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult experiences and find new meaning. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and Mindfulness practices to manage strong emotions in the moment.

Background and approach

Her background includes clinical and independent practice settings, with experience supporting culturally diverse clients. That experience informs a straightforward style that aims to be respectful and nonjudgmental. Catalina encourages clients to try tools between sessions so progress continues outside the appointment.

Sessions address everyday challenges such as blended family issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, and LGBT-related questions. She works collaboratively to develop clear, practical steps that fit each person's life and goals. People who choose her often want direct help solving problems and learning skills to cope with stress, grief, or changes in their relationships.

Catalina emphasizes small, manageable changes that build confidence over time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues among the things Catalina works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Catalina among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Catalina among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Catalina among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Catalina directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Catalina directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative, CBT, and Mindfulness work online

When working together online Catalina uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reshape the stories that guide their choices. This approach helps when past events or recurring patterns feel stuck and you want to see different possibilities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into clear steps you can change.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and calm strong emotions. Those short practices are easy to try between sessions and can help during tense moments at home or work.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Catalina will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. If something doesn't fit, she adapts the plan so it becomes useful and realistic.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can fit quick check-ins or shorter tasks. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and people who travel or live far from in-person services.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she help with?

Catalina helps with relationship strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and practical. She emphasizes each person's story and uses clear tools to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working in clinics and independent practice. That work has included supporting culturally diverse clients in different settings.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the credential LMHC and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also works with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats let people choose what fits their day and comfort level.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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