Dr. Carlos D. Ortiz, LMHC

Dr. Carlos D. Ortiz is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with over 15 years of experience. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and brings that academic background into clear, practical work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. He also speaks both English and Spanish.

He has provided care across many settings, including foster care, law enforcement, athletes, executives, veterans, and people seeking faith-informed support. He names his personal life experiences too - as a Marine Corps veteran, a former blue-collar worker, and a father - because those perspectives shape how he connects with clients. He often hears about the strain of balancing roles at home and work, and he addresses those concerns directly.

Sessions focus on creating an open, nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and facts. He uses methods drawn from several practical approaches, including cognitive work for thinking patterns, techniques for trauma processing, and attachment-focused conversation about relationships. He explains steps plainly and helps people practice new ways of reacting outside sessions.

Dr. Ortiz also offers pastoral counseling for clients who prefer Bible-based discussion alongside clinical care. He works to meet people where they are and to help them take manageable steps toward change. Clients are encouraged to set goals and to move at a pace that feels right for them.

People considering help can expect direct talk, practical exercises, and collaborative planning. He aims to support people facing issues like ADHD, infidelity, jealousy, adoption and foster-care concerns, first responder stress, and other related struggles.

How chosen approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it emphasizes taking actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and commitment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method aimed at processing traumatic memories so they feel less disruptive, and it is commonly used for trauma and abuse-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Ortiz will discuss options with each person and collaborate on what seems most useful based on goals, history, and comfort. That decision is revisited as progress is made, so therapy can shift if something else fits better.

Confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins or more flexible timing around work and caregiving. It can also reduce travel time and help people sustain continuity of care when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, or EMDR techniques to work effectively in remote sessions while helping clients practice skills between meetings.