I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 15 years of professional work experience across ages and modalities. Beyond my counselor's training, I expect to complete my PhD in Clinical Psychology by end of 2023. My collective training in mental health is vast and includes providing services to children (foster care), adults, couples and families, law enforcement, elite athletes (NBA and NFL), VIP's, executives and veterans.
In addition to my academic training, I also offer unique perspectives to my counseling as a man of color, as a Marine Corps veteran, as a retired blue-collar worker and as a father of two beautiful men (now in their 30’s). I mention these experiences because I want men to know that I care about what they experience at work, military or at home. I understand that many times our roles in life can get in the way of really living. And because many men grow up without a father in a culturally complex world, figuring it out on your own can be truly bruising.
Still, most of my clinical experience has been working with women, who are the typical first line of defense in single-parent homes. Here is where I have gained most of my experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. Philosophically, I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Finally, I also have a Bachelor's degree and years of experience in Pastoral Counseling for those who wish to receive Bible-based counseling.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Somatization, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method
NY LMHC 005286
AZ LPC LPC-21931
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Carlos totally gets me. Must be very talented at what he does. Very supportive. He's just what I need in a therapist. So happy your site matched me to him.
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 5 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Ortiz has focused on an issue that no other therapist has unlocked yet. He is excellent
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have been a patient with Carlos D. Ortiz since January 2024 and I love his style and approach. He's very compassionate and kind, but also recognizes how humor is a coping mechanism of mine and will (God bless him) laugh at my jokes and riff with me when I need it. I greatly appreciate him, his unique insight, and wisdom.
Written on Jul 07, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Carlos has been amazing at helping me with improving in multiple areas of my life. We made a list of priorities and really tackled them by identifying key concerns and how they may be appearing in my life. It has been very eye opening and helpful to me in getting the ball rolling to be better mentally.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Carlos has been extremely helpful in helping me better understand ways to handle my concerns. And provided great feedback on the causes and ways to diffuse those thoughts when they arise. Highly recommend!
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
So far it has been great. I'm facing a lot of painful challenges these days and he has helped me cope. He is also the first therapist I've seen who is willing to help me better understand my condition. And he takes my symptoms seriously. I'm am hopeful for better days, and I am eager to learn all he has to teach through his experience and expertise.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd