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- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Ricardo
LMHC (New York), 15 years experience. Ricardo Ortega focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, LGBT-related issues, and related life transitions. He works in both English and Spanish and uses Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally-Focused, and Existential approaches.
Ricardo uses a straightforward, talk-based style. Sessions are aimed at clarifying problems and trying practical ways to change how people think and act. He draws on client-centered methods to listen carefully and help people set goals and decide what matters to them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or problem behaviors. Ricardo works with clients on small experiments and skills to test new ways of coping. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) informs his work on relationships and connection, helping people notice and talk about feelings more directly.
He also brings existential ideas into sessions, talking about values, meaning, and hard choices when people face major life changes. That can be useful for career decisions, grief, immigration-related questions, or concerns tied to aging and end-of-life planning.
Across areas like addictions, first responder stress, HIV/AIDS, multicultural concerns, and non-monogamous relationships, Ricardo adapts the conversation to the issue at hand. He aims to keep sessions practical and focused on the next steps a person can try.
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How Ricardo’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping a person set their own goals. Online sessions using this approach involve the therapist reflecting concerns, asking clarifying questions, and supporting the client’s decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on practical skills to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT often includes short skill practice, homework, and step-by-step plans to test new ways of coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ricardo will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to use based on current needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in about progress and adjusts the plan together as issues or priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life since they can avoid travel and schedule shorter check-ins around work or caregiving. Online work can also let Ricardo use practical CBT exercises between meetings and conversational Client-Centered or EFT-focused sessions to address relationships and feelings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting questions, addictions, relationship and career concerns, and related life changes. Additional focus areas include aging, disaster response, first responder issues, HIV/AIDS, immigration, veteran issues, multicultural concerns, polyamory, prejudice, sexual assault, and young adult issues.
Which therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and existential ideas. These approaches guide how he listens, sets goals, and practices new coping skills.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns. That span includes work with grief, LGBT-related issues, and parenting challenges.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York. He practices with that credential in the New York area.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and practical preferences before the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.