Claudia Ortega, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Colorado · 20 years in practice

Claudia Ortega is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with 20 years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Colorado: CSW.09924566 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1245764653 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Claudia

Claudia Ortega is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with 20 years of practice. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on long experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. She meets people where they are and keeps things straightforward and practical.

Claudia believes each person knows their own story and carries useful strengths. In sessions she listens first, then helps identify small, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier feelings.

Background and approach

Her goal is to help clients find ways to cope that fit their everyday life. She uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. That can mean working on present-moment awareness and acceptance, exploring patterns that underlie repeated struggles, or focusing on concrete solutions to move forward.

The focus is on what helps someone feel more able to handle stress and regain emotional balance. Claudia brings particular attention to problems tied to relationships and past harm, including abandonment, attachment challenges, codependency, domestic violence, sexual assault, and post-traumatic stress. She also has experience with immigration-related stress and first responder issues.

People who do best with her tend to want a calm, respectful space to talk things through and try practical strategies. If someone prefers Spanish sessions, she can work in Spanish as well as English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling follow the site's Start Therapy flow.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Claudia names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and ongoing worry. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the person's own problem-solving. This approach helps people feel heard and build confidence to make changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and manage difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adapt methods as needed. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize acceptance, skill-building, deeper pattern work, or a mix of approaches.

Online sessions can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls are helpful for in-depth conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging offers brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it around school, work, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, domestic violence, sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, immigration stress, and first responder issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is calm, straightforward, and strengths-focused. Sessions mix listening, practical steps, and exploration of patterns that contribute to current struggles.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of trauma and stress-related concerns. That background informs how she helps people build coping skills and recovery plans.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She practices in Colorado and holds LCSW and CSW credentials. Those credentials are listed exactly as provided.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and can work in either language.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on the need.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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