Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Claudia Ortega, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09924566
- NPI
- 1245764653
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Claudia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Claudia
Claudia Ortega is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with 20 years of experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and works with adults on common life pressures like stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Claudia helps people who struggle with self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment challenges, codependency, domestic violence, immigration-related concerns, and sexual assault and abuse. She names post-traumatic stress and first responder issues among her focus areas.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. Sessions focus on what’s happening now, the strengths a person already has, and small steps that can change everyday routines. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people manage difficult feelings and stay connected to their values.
Claudia also uses motivational interviewing to clarify goals and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Conversations tend to be direct and goal-oriented while also allowing room to reflect on past experiences that affect current behavior.
She asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and to schedule a first session through the site. Because she works in both English and Spanish, she can support bilingual clients and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions
Claudia commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. ACT focuses on accepting difficult feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values; it can help people who feel stuck by shifting attention to meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and working at the client’s pace to clarify what matters and build confidence.She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting pulled into them. Mindfulness can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms by increasing present-moment awareness and reducing reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claudia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process includes reviewing what has helped or not helped in the past and adjusting the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and make it simpler to keep appointments without a commute. Many people find that remote sessions let them continue care despite geographic distance from Colorado or when juggling busy days.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment, codependency, domestic violence, immigration issues, and first responder concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and some psychodynamic thinking. Sessions focus on present problems, concrete steps, and understanding repeating patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of stress and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and how is she credentialed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado and also holds CSW credentials as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when you begin the intake process.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details for your region before scheduling.
What are the steps to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers