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- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Ellen
Ellen Ortiz is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with seven years of clinical experience, licensed in Nevada and Illinois. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, and coping with life changes. Sessions are held by video and phone when that fits the client.
Ellen frames clients as the experts on their own stories. She looks for strengths people already have and helps apply those strengths to current problems. She asks questions, listens for patterns, and works with clients to set clear, practical goals.
Her work often centers on relationship patterns and attachment issues. Ellen helps people talk through communication problems, separation or divorce, and rebuilding trust after hurt. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, guilt and shame, and caregiver stress.
Ellen regularly addresses life stage concerns such as midlife shifts, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, and questions about life purpose. She helps people clarify priorities and develop coping strategies for change.
When trauma is part of the story, she helps identify traumatic responses and practical ways to manage symptoms such as post-traumatic stress. Ellen also assists with issues common to women, including self-love and healing after abuse.
To start, she asks clients to describe the problem and what they hope to change. That information shapes practical next steps and a plan for future sessions.
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How Ellen translates therapeutic approaches to online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to guide sessions. One approach focuses on repairing communication patterns - helping people recognize unhelpful interaction cycles, practice different responses, and rebuild trust. This work is useful for those dealing with divorce, separation, or recurring arguments.Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by teaching symptom management and grounding skills. The emphasis is on practical tools people can use between sessions to reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Ellen will discuss goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend techniques that fit the situation. She checks in and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant.
She favors video and phone sessions as the primary formats. If you are unsure which format suits your schedule or attention needs, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so work or caregiving responsibilities are easier to manage.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and communication issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She treats clients as experts on their own lives and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clearer communication, and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience in clinical work. That experience includes work with relationship challenges and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Nevada and Illinois, and she works from Illinois for clients in that jurisdiction.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The exact fee depends on the client location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.