Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 40 insurances. Specializes in Depression, LGBTQ, Trauma and PTSD and 3 more.
Wendy Ortiz
(She/Her/Ella)
My name is Wendy Ortiz. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish. As a Relational and EMDR Therapist with over eight years of experience, I enjoy helping folks by providing a safe and non judgmental space. My objective in the therapy space is to promote healing, self-exploration, clarity and empowerment. Whatever you may be going through right now, I care and look forward to offering support throughout the therapeutic process.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session we will get acquainted with each other. I will have questions for you that include reasons for seeking therapy, history and goals, however, given that it will be our first meeting, you may feel free to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. This meeting we will determine if we are a good fit.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
The therapeutic approach used to support clients include, Relational cultural therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization), Harm Reduction, CBT, DBT, Anti-Oppressive lenses, LGBTQIA +Affirming and gender affirming approaches or other modalities tailored to yours needs.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My focus centers around helping folks navigate through different difficulties including but not limited to work stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, collective trauma, generational trauma, gender and sexual identities or grief of losing a loved one through death or estrangement.
Specialties
Top specialties
Depression
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Domestic Violence
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
LGBTQ
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Illinois
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $180 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a therapeutic technique designed to help individuals process distressing or traumatic memories, reducing the emotional impact that trauma can have on the nervous system. During EMDR therapy, clients engage in bilateral stimulation, which aids them in processing troubling events, often leading to a sense of resolution after treatment.
Relational
I am a relational therapist and believe that relationships are present in every aspect of our lives, including those with colleagues, intimate partners, friends, family and within therapeutic settings. The therapeutic relationship itself is essential for identifying patterns of interaction and helping clients develop healthier relational behaviors outside of the therapy space.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps folks identify and become aware of inner thoughts and emotions, then challenges them by building coping skills to improve emotional health. In CBT, we change behaviors, leading to different actions and outcomes. CBT is a good place to start to improve emotional well-being.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is designed to help people manage strong emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build better relationships by finding a balance between acceptance and change. The four main parts of DBT are mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.