Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 24 ratings

Jose Ortega

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Direct
Authentic
Open-minded
Virtual
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About me

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I received my Masters from the University of Southern California (USC) emphasis in Mental Health and Military Social Work. I have been practicing for 7 years. I help US Military Service Members and Veteran's struggling with adjusting to civilian life, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Anger Management skills. The military teaches structure and purpose everyday. You know what you have to do, where you have to be and when you have to be there and going to waking up as a civilian to “what do I do now” can be a struggle. Not having to be up for PT, formation, duty, no sense of purpose can be daunting. This is where I come in and help by working together to learn the skills to get back on track.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with introductions, then discuss specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Being a US Army Combat Veteran helps me understand and narrow the gap that many times can be misunderstood between civilians and military service members.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with Veterans. It is a population that is dear to me and that I am also a member of. Coming home, adjusting to civilian life is not a transition that can be done easily all the time. Many struggle from the lack of structure and tools needed to engage a healthy stable transition into a new chapter of life.

Other specialties

AnxietyDepressionFirst Responders/Healthcare Workers

I identify as

Man

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Learning how to focus on today; the here and now in the moment and identify stressors to make life manageable.

Location

Virtual

Accepts

Cash - $200 per sessionAetnaAetna - MedicareAetna - WebTPAAll SaversAnthemAvMedBlue CrossBlue ShieldBlue Shield (MHSA) MagellanBlue Shield of California - MedicareCarelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)CignaEAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard PilgrimHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalHumana - MedicareHumana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)L.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-CalScripps Health PlanSharp Health PlanSurest (formerly Bind)Tufts HealthTufts Health/CignaUnited Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/OptumUnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 24 ratings

8 ratings with written reviews

July 4, 2025

He helped me a lot. He is a great therapist.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 11 with Jose

April 30, 2025

Me siento muy agusto con Jose, tiene muchas formas de hacerme ver las cosas en caso de que algo no entienda. Me da la confianza para poder expresarme de todo lo que necesito.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 11 with Jose

April 18, 2025

The session was excellent, I feel very comfortable and great , thank you

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Jose