- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- CBT techniques
About Ricardo
Ricardo Ortega is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 15 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, LGBT-related issues, relationship challenges, addictions, and career questions. Ricardo speaks English and Spanish and offers practical, down-to-earth support to people seeking clearer direction.
He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients notice and name feelings that are hard to pin down. He also uses client-centered methods to follow a person’s priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change in everyday life.
Ricardo has worked across many settings over 15 years and brings that experience to sessions. He has additional focus on aging and geriatric issues, first responder concerns, immigration and veteran issues, and grief at the end of life. He also supports people dealing with prejudice, sexual assault and multicultural stresses.
He frames conversations in clear language and avoids jargon. Clients can expect straightforward talk about how feelings, thoughts, and actions connect. Ricardo aims to help people develop practical coping skills and clearer choices.
To begin, clients use the site’s matching steps to schedule an initial appointment. Sessions are run in a way that fits into each person’s life and commitments.
Using EFT, Client-Centered work, and CBT in remote sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name emotions that drive their behavior. It is often used when patterns of feeling and reacting feel stuck or confusing. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and uses listening and reflection to clarify what matters now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers concrete skills to change them.Ricardo treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adjust the work as the client learns what helps. This means methods can evolve from session to session based on real progress and feedback.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that accommodate different needs for camera or bandwidth. The specific session formats supported should be confirmed before booking, so clients know which options are available for their situation. Online work is framed to help therapy fit into everyday life rather than add more to a busy week.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, LGBT-related issues, addictions, relationship and career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered approaches and CBT to help people recognize feelings and change repeating patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Ricardo has 15 years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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