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Diandra Ortiz

Focused therapy for real life challenges

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Diandra

Diandra Ortiz is a licensed mental health counselor who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage stress and strong emotions. She blends clear strategies with steady support so clients can make small, real changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and conducted remotely for flexibility.

Diandra focuses on problems that often feel overwhelming, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and struggles with self-worth and identity. She also addresses sleep and eating issues, panic, and challenges that come up during life transitions.

Background and approach

Her work pays attention to how cultural background and identity shape each person’s experience. She practices with a mix of therapies that teach skills, build awareness, and strengthen relationships. That mix includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.

Diandra helps people learn tools they can use between sessions. Over five years of clinical work have given her experience with a wide range of concerns, including process and substance addictions, communication problems, control issues, and social isolation. She aims to meet clients where they are and move at a pace that feels manageable.

Diandra emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. People who work with her get straightforward strategies for coping, clearer decisions, and support while making changes. The tone in sessions is warm, direct, and respectful of each person’s values and background.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them, and focuses on committing to values-based actions. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often helpful for panic, mood problems, and sleep or eating issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and expressing emotions more clearly, which can help with relationship and intimacy-related struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try different techniques to see what fits. This collaborative method means strategies are tailored to the individual’s needs and adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. Remote sessions let people access help from Florida and beyond in English or Spanish, and allow continued work between meetings with messages and brief check-ins when needed.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and self-esteem concerns, among other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines skill-building and listening. She uses structured techniques alongside empathetic, person-centered conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with the designation FL LMHC MH21995 and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are online or remote sessions available?
Yes. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote therapy.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish

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