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Jessie Ortiz(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode Island
Adjustment difficulties & disorders-Adoption & foster care- Anxiety - Depression- Trauma-Childhood trauma-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Jessie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of environments. She has worked with individuals with mental illness, and those who have experienced domestic violence, homelessness, and sexual assault. For the past 6 years Jessie has been working with children, teens, and young adults in the foster care system and residential programs. She is certified in childhood and adolescent trauma and has years of experience with Trauma, PTSD, high-risk behaviors, foster care/adoption, Depression, and Anxiety. Jessie works with children, young and older adults. As your clinician she will always be willing to listen and meet you where you’re at. She will use a trauma focused approach and interventions. She will collaborate with you to create your goals in order to enact positive change in your life. Jessie is located at 1130 Ten Rod Rd, Building C, Suite 104 lower level, North Kingstown, RI, 02852. She is available for in-person and telehealth sessions. She is available to meet with clients on Tuesday through Friday.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Embodied Living Counseling, LLC, Independently Licensed Clinician

Rhode Island College, Master of Social Work, 2018

Licensure

Rhode Island: ISW03261

Languages

English

Specialties

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

Adoption & foster care - Support around pre- and post-adoption challenges including family dynamics, challenging behaviors, attachment issues, and navigation of the child welfare system or adoption agencies

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)
  • Initial session:$225 (60min)