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- LGBT concerns
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
About Laura
Dr. Laura R Ortega is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of experience helping people address relationship and family concerns. She works with individuals who are navigating LGBT matters, parenting questions, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she accepts international clients.
Laura focuses on practical, conversational work. She helps people talk through communication problems, blended family stress, and conflicts that come with divorce or separation. She also addresses fertility concerns, postpartum depression, and stress related to caregiving.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In session she often helps people identify clearer patterns, test small changes, and set achievable goals. Therapy can include straightforward skill practice and step-by-step problem solving.
She also works with issues such as domestic violence aftermath, gender dysphoria, hoarding, infidelity, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, social anxiety, and women's issues. Her focus includes helping clients manage emotion-driven conflicts and rebuild day-to-day routines.
People can expect collaborative conversations that aim to make daily life more manageable. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How these approaches shape online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce symptoms like low mood or social anxiety. It uses short exercises and goal-setting to create measurable steps forward.The Gottman Method emphasizes communication patterns and interaction skills in relationships. It can involve structured conversations and practice of new ways to talk about difficult topics, useful for partners and people navigating relationship conflict.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It uses guided questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and increase commitment to specific steps, which can help with parenting changes, caregiving decisions, or recovery after relationship setbacks.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Plans can be adjusted as work progresses and new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or phone-based conversations when video is not practical. Licensed professionals commonly work this way to help people integrate therapy into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting questions, and depression. Additional areas include postpartum depression, fertility issues, and communication problems.
Which therapeutic methods does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods guide sessions toward goals and practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with relationship and family concerns. That experience includes a range of issues from blended family dynamics to trauma-related symptoms.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida. Services are provided from Florida and she is listed as accepting international clients.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients may also be accommodated in these languages.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s chosen arrangement.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.