Renzo Ortega, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Renzo!

As a Latino male therapist, I’m passionate about breaking the mold and showing that men can be empathetic, supportive, and emotionally attuned. I help clients feel understood, empowered, and confident as they work toward meaningful change.

My focus

I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, low self‑esteem, and day‑to‑day stress. My focus is helping them understand their experiences, build confidence, and develop tools that make life feel more manageable.

My approach

My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client. I use CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and solution‑focused techniques to help you understand patterns, build effective skills, and create meaningful, strengths‑based change.

My communication style

I’m calm and supportive in crisis, enthusiastic when motivating or praising, and I use humor thoughtfully when it helps clients feel safe, relaxed, or understood.

My journey to mental healthcare

I’ve always been drawn to helping others. Even as a kid, supporting people came naturally. Becoming a therapist felt like the right path, and it’s rewarding to see clients reach their goals and feel more confident in their lives.

My goals for you

I partner with clients to clarify what matters most to them in therapy. We set goals together and use their strengths to guide the work, choosing approaches that support steady, meaningful change.

Our first session

A first session focuses on understanding what brings you in. I use a biopsychosocial approach to learn about your history, current stressors, supports, and strengths. We also clarify your goals so we can build a plan that fits your needs.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx
Other

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Interpersonal

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

+ 10 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of Massachusetts Global.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Renzo Ortega