Dr. Laura R Ortega, LMFT - Therapist in Florida

About Laura

Dr. Laura R Ortega is a licensed marriage and family therapist working in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns, relationship challenges, and issues related to LGBT identity.

She speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients. She aims to make sessions feel calm and straightforward. She builds space where people can say what they are thinking without judgment.

Her style combines clear feedback with practical steps clients can try between sessions.

Background and approach

Dr. Ortega uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and the Gottman Method for relationship work.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy when these fit the situation. Typical topics she addresses include blended family challenges, communication problems, divorce and separation, infertility and pregnancy-related concerns, postpartum depression, caregiver stress, and trauma. She also works with issues such as hoarding, infidelity, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, social anxiety, and women’s health concerns.

Sessions are offered in formats that suit busy lives, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, individuals complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Ortega often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practices new ways of thinking and acting. She also applies the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are the focus, working on communication, problem-solving, and rebuilding connection.

Choosing the right method is a team process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try an approach, and adjust as needed. That way the work fits the person or family instead of forcing a single method on everyone.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy parents and families. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions provide a simple option when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging support brief check-ins or follow-up between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around school, work, and caregiving responsibilities.

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.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, LGBT concerns, and depression. Additional areas include blended family issues, fertility and pregnancy related matters, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is direct and collaborative. She combines clear feedback with practical steps clients can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She holds 14 years of professional experience working with families and individuals on relationship and parenting concerns. Her work has included a range of family and women’s health related topics.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - and practices in Florida. The license is listed as FL LMFT MT2451.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She does accept international clients.

Which formats are available for sessions?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options are intended to fit varied schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary depending on location and therapist factors. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to start therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English, Spanish

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