Angela Ortiz
Soul Ambition Counseling
West Palm Beach,US
1
Language
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dynamic therapist with an eclectic range of experiences ranging from Partial Hospitalization Programs to school-based settings. A person-centered approach with emphasis on building strong connections with clients from diverse backgrounds to empower them to overcome mental and emotional obstacles and build lasting resilience.
Work History
Private Practice Therapist
1 Year 1 Month- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address clients' emotional and psychological needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and client goals.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness through regular progress reviews, adapting approaches as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and shared experiences among participants.
- Established rapport with clients, fostering an environment of trust and open communication to facilitate effective therapy sessions.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
Private Practice & Co-Located School Therapist
1 Year 7 Months- Provides individual, couples, and family therapy across the lifespan in a private practice setting
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, and maintained detailed progress notes and reviews to guide therapeutic interventions
- Delivered play therapy to enhance emotional and social skills in students within a school setting
- Coordinated with therapists, teachers, and parents to implement effective intervention strategies at Diamond View Elementary School and Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
IMPACT Therapist at Shenandoah Middle School
3 Months- Documented session notes, progress reports, annuals, and ACE assessments to track student progress and inform interventions
- Coordinated with therapists, teachers, and parents to develop and implement effective intervention strategies
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress tracking.
- Conducted therapeutic sessions utilizing evidence-based techniques to enhance client coping skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies for clients.
Primary Therapist
7 Months- Delivered individual therapy biweekly and weekly to eating disorder clients at PHP or IOP level, fostering therapeutic rapport and individualized recovery pathways
- Provided group therapy- DBT Skills, Family & Relationships and Process groups daily to PHP and IOP clients
- Diagnosed clients and conceptualized individualized treatment plans to measure clients' progress and help them achieve their goals and reviewed treatment plans monthly
- Facilitated therapeutic meal support groups, guiding pre- and post-meal processing and actively engaging clients during meals to prevent restrictive behaviors and promote healthy interactions
ALICE Program Specialist
11 Months- Co-led Helpline 2-1-1 for ALICE Project, providing financial literacy and education services to individuals with limited incomes
- Coordinated Lyft rides for callers facing transportation barriers to access food, COVID-19 vaccines, and medical services
- Provided counseling and assessed the security of callers by using a lethality assessment
- Established a relationship with callers, by identifying their problems, reflecting their feelings and exploring their alternatives in Spanish and English
Education
M.S./Ed.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Skills
Treatment planning
Crisis intervention
Multicultural competence
Progress notes
Biopsychosocial assessments
Group therapy facilitation
CBT techniques
DBT techniques
ACT techniques
Family therapy
Certification
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, License Number: MH26032
LANGUAGES
Spanish | Bilingual
Timeline
Private Practice Therapist
Soul Ambition Counseling
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Private Practice & Co-Located School Therapist
Marriage & Family Services
12.2023 - 07.2025Read More
IMPACT Therapist at Shenandoah Middle School
INVO-PROGRESSUS
02.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Primary Therapist
OLIVER-PYATT CENTERS- AMONTE NIDO AFFILIATE
07.2022 - 02.2023Read More
ALICE Program Specialist
2-1-1 Big Bend
08.2020 - 07.2021Read More
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Read More
Florida State University
M.S./Ed.S. from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Read More