Maria Ortiz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with experience working with women, individuals facing substance use disorders, trauma, intimate partner violence, and severe mental illness. Maria’s approach to therapy is integrative, blending evidence-based interventions with holistic practices to meet each client’s unique needs. She specializes in helping those with co-occurring mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as working with transitional age youth and clients involved with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). Maria’s initial sessions focus on understanding the reasons that led the client to seek therapy, exploring their feelings, and identifying the sources of those emotions.
