About Dorian
Dorian Ortega is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping people build self-compassion and steady coping skills. She centers gentle, practical support for concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and stress. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to fit client needs.
Dorian draws on client-centered methods that put the person’s goals first. She blends that with cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior approaches and mindfulness practices are used when skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
How Dorian works
Her practice emphasizes cultural awareness and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. Dorian brings a community-minded perspective and understands how identity and social context affect wellbeing. She encourages small, consistent steps that connect inner work with daily life and relationships.
Outside the therapy room she has led poetry-based healing circles and community events that use writing and art as tools for expression and recovery. These efforts aim to make mental health more accessible and to build restorative community connections.
With 12 years of experience and a focus on practical tools, Dorian supports people working through trauma, relationship struggles, mood concerns, and life transitions. She works collaboratively to set goals and choose strategies like CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing that fit each person’s needs.
Dorian lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Dorian works with
The areas below are the ones Dorian selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approach and access for online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers a respectful space to sort priorities and figure out what matters most, which helps with issues like identity, motivation, and relationships.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses clear tasks and practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) contributes skills for regulating strong emotions and handling stressful moments without making things worse.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try different strategies, and adjust the plan together based on what helps most. This shared decision making helps tailor sessions to each person’s life and needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video works well for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and texting are useful for short updates, homework check-ins, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or caregiving demands.
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