About Stephanie
Stephanie Ortiz is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience supporting people in New York. She focuses on practical steps to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and regain a sense of confidence and purpose. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping someone take small, meaningful steps forward.
Stephanie adapts sessions to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed method. She draws on person-centered conversations to understand what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
She also uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are part of her toolbox for building momentum and setting achievable goals. Reality-based strategies help keep plans realistic and tied to day-to-day life.
Together these approaches create short-term skills and longer-term change. Many clients seek help for family tension, low self-esteem, body image concerns, or life transitions. Stephanie also supports people dealing with panic attacks, workplace stress, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Sessions are aimed at practical relief and clearer next steps. She communicates plainly and works collaboratively to build a plan that fits a person’s routine and values. The work often involves practicing new skills between sessions and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Stephanie uses several evidence-based techniques in straightforward ways. Person-centered work focuses on listening and building a plan that reflects the client’s values and goals. This helps when someone needs support sorting priorities and deciding what matters most.She also uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and to try small experiments that can reduce anxiety or shift mood. Motivational interviewing helps people find internal reasons to change and stay motivated, which is useful for goals like building confidence or addressing workplace challenges.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the plan as work moves forward.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is good for longer therapy sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone calls suit people who prefer not to be on camera or need a less bandwidth-heavy option. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or days when a shorter contact fits the schedule. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English