- Social anxiety support
- Trauma and PTSD
- Stress management
About Felipe
Felipe Ortega is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with three years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and issues that affect self-esteem. Felipe’s practice includes attention to social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
Felipe focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day. He helps people name what feels overwhelming and build manageable coping habits. Sessions emphasize clear goals, short-term strategies, and checking what actually helps between meetings.
He has worked with men, young adults, and first responders, addressing problems such as isolation, guilt, shame, and the effects of major life transitions. He also supports people coping with caregiver stress, financial strain, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness. Post-traumatic stress and trauma processing are listed among his areas of focus.
Felipe describes his style as collaborative and culturally responsive. He listens for how a person’s background and roles shape their struggles, then uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. The therapist and client decide together which steps fit the client’s goals.
Practical concerns are part of the work. He helps people practice skills for handling social situations that feel threatening, plan small behavioral experiments, and track progress over time. For first contacts, Felipe asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to get started.
How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Felipe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, focusing on approaches that help people manage anxiety, process difficult experiences, and change behavior. One practical approach emphasizes learning specific coping skills and behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and build comfort in social situations. Another approach centers on processing traumatic memories and the emotional responses they trigger. This work involves naming reactions, developing grounding and regulation strategies, and practicing alternative responses to reminders of past events. These methods are aimed at reducing distress and improving daily functioning. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, consider their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan over time. Decisions about techniques are made together so the work remains focused on what the client finds useful. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people, not needing to commute or being able to schedule sessions around work or caregiving can make ongoing therapy more manageable.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and culturally responsive, emphasizing practical steps and evidence-based techniques. He works with clients to set clear goals and try manageable strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a clinician working in mental health settings and with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. His practice is listed as located in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the US?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What do I do to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.