Hi there, I'm Cassandra!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. I am working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, codependency, attachment issues, relationship issues, and family and generational issues using Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and many more.

My focus

I am passionate about working with adults and find that my style is a good fit for individuals who may be struggling with issues related to work, family, friends, and societal pressures that often lead to anxiety, depression, stress, and codependency issues.

My approach

My approach addresses each client's unique needs. I provide education around the mind-body connection and use Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution-Focused approaches to alleviate the symptoms that bring clients to treatment.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, transparent, and amiable. I focus on providing an environment where I listen without judgment, encourage you to openly express your emotions, and reassure you that all emotions are welcome.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey with my family of origin motivated me to help others. I believe in the power of sharing stories, as this allows us to see how normal so many challenges are. I'm passionate about empowering others to create positive changes so they can be healthier and happier.

My goals for you

My approach to setting goals is collaborative. I ask clients what they want or need from therapy and help them identify the best goals to work on in our time together.

Our first session

My clients can expect me to ask them about the story that brings them to meet with me. My initial sessions include me asking a lot of questions so I can gain the best understanding of what is causing my clients to feel what they are experiencing, as well as how to best support my clients.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

4401 Atlantic Ave Ste 200, Long Beach, CA 90807

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Cassandra Ortiz