- CBT methods
- Gottman approach
- English and Spanish
About Laura
Dr. Laura R Ortega is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, and concerns related to LGBT issues and depression. Dr. Ortega also works with problems such as social anxiety and phobia and supports clients through transitions like divorce or blended family adjustments.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going and to build concrete skills for change. She also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves and the Gottman Method for relationship work.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to talk through recent events, practice communication or coping skills, and set small steps to try between meetings. Language options include English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
Dr. Ortega has experience addressing caregiver stress, postpartum depression, fertility concerns, and issues tied to gender dysphoria and domestic violence. She also helps with communication problems, infidelity, and hoarding-related challenges. Her background supports work around family problems and the stresses that come with pregnancy and childbirth.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Ortega commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method and adapts them for remote work. CBT focuses on spotting and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety or low mood in place; it is useful for social anxiety and phobia and depression. The Gottman Method provides structured ways to improve communication and repair interactions, which is helpful for couples and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session format options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try therapy while balancing work, childcare, and everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with relationship and parenting challenges, LGBT-related concerns, depression, and social anxiety and phobia among other family-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, combining talk with practical skill building and short between-session steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience as an LMFT in Florida.
What credential and location details are on file?
She is listed as an LMFT licensed in Florida and works from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or time differences when scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.