About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California specializing in evidence-based (research-based) modalities and culturally conscious practices for people who want to improve their mental health. As a Latina woman who has grown up in Los Angeles and traverses the bicultural landscape of fourth-generation Mexican ancestry in the United States, I understand how our cultural identity and ancestry help define and understand who we are. 

I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University in New Jersey, considered one of the best Psy.D. programs in the country.

My specialty areas are anxiety, depression, insomnia, anger issues, trauma, and substance addiction. I have treated patients in numerous healthcare settings, including hospital, university, corrections, substance abuse treatment, and community mental health. I have provided clinical training to schools, hospitals, universities, media organizations, and mental health agencies on best suicide prevention and intervention practices. 

My passion for this work is evident to my patients, and all that know me. Patients describe me as warm, wise, compassionate, genuine, understanding, and charismatic with a healthy bit of humor. As someone with a curious and empathic nature, daring spirit, and love of learning and helping others harness and grow their inner superpowers, I absolutely love what I do. 

I am an advocate for breaking the stigma that parts of our society still have regarding mental health care and truly believe that mental health is health and an act of resistance against oppression and hate. Caring for our mental health is necessary for true whole-person and community wellness and is one of the most loving acts we can do for ourselves and the world.

I provide my services using telehealth to meet my patients wherever they are in California. During my intake process, I create tailored individualized mental health plans geared towards results. During psychotherapy, I help patients create balance and safety in their lives, discover insights, harness their strengths, and make the needed changes to get the results they want to see. I offer my patients ready-to-use skills to self-regulate, find inner peace, build healthy relationships, act in compassionate ways towards themselves and others, and orient themselves to their ultimate path of long-term wellbeing.

Finding a therapist with whom you feel connected, safe, and understood is essential for therapy to work. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation to see if I may be the right fit for you.

Dr. Christina Marie Ortiz, Psy.D. (she/her/hers)

Clinical Psychologist

CA License #32597