Dr. Laura R Ortega, LMFT

Dr. Laura R Ortega is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of clinical experience based in Florida. She helps people facing relationship stresses, parenting challenges, and concerns related to LGBT and women's issues. Her work focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel less stuck.

She aims to make sessions a place where clients can speak freely without judgment. Conversations cover what’s happening now and the small changes that lead to better days. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to communication and connection.

Dr. Ortega draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method to improve interaction patterns. She also uses Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people reframe problems and identify workable next steps. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she supports change when clients feel unsure about next moves.

Her background includes years of guiding people through divorce and separation, blended family transitions, fertility and pregnancy-related stress, postpartum depression, and caregiver strain. She also addresses trauma symptoms, hoarding, infidelity, and social anxiety in practical terms.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients. People who want clear communication tools and realistic plans tend to find her approach helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How her approaches work well online

Dr. Ortega uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and relationship worries because it breaks problems into specific, changeable parts. The Gottman Method focuses on communication and practical skills couples can use to reduce conflict and rebuild connection, often through structured exercises and homework.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss your goals, preferences, and what you hope to change and then suggest whether CBT, Gottman work, or a strengths-based method fits best. Clients and therapist adjust methods as needed so the plan stays relevant.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life. It can also allow shorter check-in meetings or sessions without travel, which helps when routines are tight. Many people find that regular, focused online sessions help them apply new skills between appointments.