Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Felipe Ortega, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 136159
- NPI
- 1033774567
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Felipe 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 management
- Trauma processing
- Men and young adults
About Felipe
Felipe Ortega is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with three years of clinical experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma, and helps them reconnect with self-worth and everyday functioning.
Felipe focuses on practical skills you can use between sessions. He talks through coping strategies for panic, routines that reduce overwhelm, and steps for managing low mood. He also helps people untangle guilt, shame, and financial stress so daily life feels more manageable.
He has a particular practice focus on men, young adults, and first responders who are coping with isolation, social anxiety, and major life changes. Felipe offers straightforward, culturally aware conversations about identity, role strain, and purpose without jargon. He helps clients name what feels out of balance and set small goals to change it.
In trauma work he concentrates on processing difficult experiences and on rebuilding a sense of safety in regular life. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, forgiveness, and questions about life direction. Sessions are collaborative and action-oriented, with room for reflection and practical planning.
Felipe uses his clinical social work background to connect emotional concerns with everyday demands like work, money, and family obligations. He speaks English and practices in California as an LCSW. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule their first appointment.
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How Felipe Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Felipe describes his practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate into clear, practical work. One common approach focuses on skills training for anxiety and stress - learning simple breathing and grounding strategies, restructuring unhelpful thoughts, and building step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm. This helps when anxiety or panic makes daily tasks harder.A second emphasis is trauma-informed processing, which involves pacing conversations about difficult events, naming reactions, and developing strategies to reduce their impact on routines. That work aims to reduce intrusive memories and improve confidence in everyday functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Felipe collaborates with clients to decide which techniques feel most useful, adjusting methods to fit goals and comfort level. He discusses options, checks in on progress, and adapts plans as needed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten commute time, or allow for quicker check-in appointments when needed. Licensed professionals often use virtual sessions to maintain continuity of care while clients manage work, caregiver duties, or other obligations.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, first responder issues, financial worries, and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices in a direct, practical manner that focuses on skills and small goals. Conversations link emotions to daily routines and decisions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist. That experience shapes his approach to common life stresses and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. His practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone, video, or in-person visits are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers