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Victoria Kalinina Ortega, Licensed Master Social Worker

Victoria Kalinina Ortega, Licensed Master Social Worker

New York City, New York
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Counselor, Psychotherapist

Languages: English

Telephone: 201-720-6476

My Approach to Therapy

Deciding to try therapy isn't a small thing. It takes honesty, courage, and a real desire for something to be different  and if you're here, you already have all three. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship stress, anger, or substance use, I want you to know that this is a space where all of it is welcome, without judgment and without pressure. I'm Victoria Kalinina Ortega, LMSW, and I work with adults who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and start making changes that actually last. My approach is warm, personalized, and built around you  because what works for one person won't necessarily work for another. Together we'll explore what's driving your patterns, develop coping strategies that fit your real life, and work on emotional regulation so that hard moments feel less overwhelming and more manageable. What I care about most is the relationship we build in the room. Healing doesn't happen through techniques alone  it happens through connection, trust, and the experience of feeling genuinely seen. That's what I'm committed to offering every single session. You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to start  and I'll meet you right there.

My Practice & Services

I work with individual adults navigating depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, anger management, and relationship challenges. Sessions are tailored to your specific needs, with a focus on building self-awareness, self-esteem, and lasting emotional resilience. I offer a free consultation to get started  a no-pressure way to ask questions and see if we're the right fit. Reach out today and let's take that first step together.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdults

Therapy Services & Specialties

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Addictions and CompulsionsAnxietyAttachment IssuesBehaviorismBreakupBullyingCareer ChoiceCodependency / Dependency

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Culturally Sensitive TherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Emotionally Focused TherapyFamily Systems TherapyJungian PsychotherapyMotivational Interviewing Psychodynamic

Industries & Communities

EducationEntertainment IndustryLGBTQ+Professional SportsSelf-Employed and Freelance ProfessionalsUnion First

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