Biography:

Mr Ortega is a board certified counselor and is licensed to practice counseling and psychotherapy in the State of Michigan. He has worked with diverse populations presenting a wide range of developmental and clinical concerns. Mr Ortega interned at the Andrews University Counseling and Testing Center and The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Service and served as a staff counselor at The University of Central Florida Counseling Center. He has also worked in private practice in Michigan and Florida. He is a professional member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling.

His approach to counseling is an integration of psychodynamic, humanistic, and transpersonal therapies. These psychological models emphasize depth in personal life and relationships, the construction of meaning and purpose in life, and the search for transcendence, wholeness, and transformation. He also applies cognitive-behavioral strategies to assist individuals to improve their coping skills and reduce distress.

Mr Ortega is fluent in English and Spanish.

Current Research or Professional Activities:

State of Michigan:

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); License No. 6401007830

State of Florida:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) / Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselors; License No. MH8589

State of Ohio:

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – Supervisor (LPCC-S); License No.: E.0700070

National Board of Certified Counselors:

National Certified Counselor (NCC); Certificate No. 85317