- LMHC in New York
- Bilingual English Spanish
- 15 years experience
About Ricardo
Ricardo Ortega is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. He brings 15 years of experience and speaks both English and Spanish. He focuses on practical help for common struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, and parenting concerns.
He uses a conversational, respectful style and aims to shape sessions around what each person needs. Ricardo listens first, then works with clients to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions often include talking through difficult moments and trying small changes that can make day-to-day life easier.
Ricardo draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide the work. He uses client-centered methods to prioritize each person’s experience, cognitive behavioral ideas to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts, and emotionally-focused techniques to address painful feelings and relationship patterns. He adapts these methods to the situation rather than following a single script.
Parents concerned about stress in family life will find straightforward strategies for coping and for improving communication. He also supports people facing identity-related stress, loss, career shifts, and substance struggles. He names options clearly and helps clients weigh what might work best for them.
Ricardo encourages small steps and steady progress. He invites clients to describe what they want to change and to try practical tools between sessions. His bilingual ability in Spanish and English makes it possible to work in either language.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Ricardo commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to create practical, focused sessions. Client-centered Therapy means the conversation is shaped around the client's concerns, so the therapist follows the client's lead and reflects what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools for changing unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ricardo will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences. Over a few sessions he will check in about what feels helpful and adjust the plan together so the work fits you.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking, since options are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, confirm current session options when you start the matching process.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ricardo address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, addictions, relationships, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and conversational, focusing on listening first and then building a plan that fits each person's needs.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a broad range of issues and adapts approaches to match each client's situation.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.