Meet the Therapist

Valerie Ortega, LCSW (she / her)
License Number: LCSW28432
My approach is to start where you are through a safe, supportive, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental environment. I believe my client's are the expert on themselves and my role is to help you navigate that expertise in a way that helps you have more control over your overall level of happiness in life.
Through this collaborative approach, we will explore how to manage, cope and grow when life gets difficult. During our work together ,I check in regularly to ensure therapy continues to be helpful for you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and have been working in mental health for over fifteen years. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, adults and couples throughout my career as an LCSW. I am also LGBTQIA affirming.
Specializations:
Aging Parents
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Parenting
Woman Issues
Education & Training:
University of Southern California School of Social Work- MA, Social Work, 2007
California State University, Fullerton -BA, Psychology & Criminal Justice, 2005