Dr. Carlos D. Ortiz, LMHC

Dr. Carlos D. Ortiz is a New York licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. He combines his LMHC practice with a background in pastoral counseling and a PhD in clinical psychology to offer practical, down-to-earth care. He works in both English and Spanish and draws on diverse life roles to understand clients' pressures and choices.

He focuses on common problems like stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and ADHD. He also helps people dealing with adoption and foster care, first responder stresses, issues around fatherhood, and challenges such as dissociation or co-morbid conditions. Sessions are aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.

In the therapy room he keeps things simple and direct. Conversations center on what’s happening now and what can change. He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas when they fit.

He mentions his experience as a Marine Corps veteran, a former blue-collar worker, and a father to explain the perspective he brings. Those life experiences shape how he listens and speaks with people who feel stuck by role demands or cultural expectations.

For those who prefer faith-informed support, he also offers pastoral counseling grounded in the Bible alongside his clinical work. People start by answering a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Dr. Ortiz draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this approach often focuses on concrete steps you can practice between sessions. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work on values, present-moment awareness, and actions that move a person toward what matters. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships shape current patterns and how to build more secure connections.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He discusses your goals, preferences, and life demands and then suggests methods that fit your needs. That process is collaborative - you and the therapist review what’s helping and adjust the plan as you go.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging for flexibility. Video lets you use visual cues for skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. Those options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.