About Jessica Ortiz
Focus areas
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Premarital Conflict Resolution
Anxiety
Marriage Conflict Resolution
Premarital Counseling
Depression
Marriage Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Christian Counseling
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Jessica Ortiz
The provider is supervised by Kacey Vasquez.
Jessica Ortiz is a compassionate and culturally informed therapist who brings a deeply personal, client-centered approach to counseling. As a first-generation Mexican-American and biracial woman, Jessica understands the experience of balancing multiple cultures and finding a sense of identity and belonging. Her lived experiences allow her to create an inclusive, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood.
Jessica earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is passionate about helping young adults, young married couples, premarital clients, and individuals navigating life transitions, relationships, and personal growth. She especially enjoys helping young adults process unfamiliar stages of life and navigate the challenges that come with them.
Jessica utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and primarily a person-centered approach. Her style is relaxed, collaborative, and authentic, allowing clients to lead sessions while she helps identify patterns and connections affecting daily life. She believes clients should have the freedom to share at their own pace.
Jessica is fully present during sessions and is comfortable with silence, tears, and difficult emotions, creating space for clients to process openly. She also pays close attention to body language, facial expressions, and internal resistance that may impact growth.
One experience that shaped Jessica’s work involved a hesitant male client who initially resisted therapy. Through patience and a client-led approach, he became engaged, met his goals, and expressed appreciation for their work together.
What should a new client know about working with you?
New clients should know that working with Jessica feels relaxed, collaborative, and free of pressure. She believes therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are without feeling judged, rushed, or expected to have all the answers. Jessica primarily uses a person-centered approach while incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthier patterns, and move toward the life they want to create.
Jessica believes clients should lead the conversation and have the freedom to share what they want, when they want, and in a way that feels natural to them. She recognizes that opening up can be difficult, especially for those who may feel hesitant or uncertain about therapy. Rather than pushing clients before they are ready, she creates an environment built on trust, patience, and genuine connection.
As a first-generation Mexican-American and biracial woman, Jessica also understands the complexities of balancing multiple cultures, identity, family expectations, and personal experiences. She brings both professional knowledge and lived experience into the therapy room.
Jessica is fully present during sessions and pays close attention not only to what is being said, but also to body language, facial expressions, and moments of internal resistance that may provide insight into deeper experiences. She is comfortable with silence, tears, and quiet moments, allowing clients space to process without pressure.
Clients often describe Jessica's style as calm, open, and genuine. Her goal is to help clients feel safe enough to bring their authentic selves into therapy while supporting them in creating meaningful growth and change at a pace that feels right for them.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Jessica believes therapy works best when clients feel safe, respected, and comfortable being themselves. Building trust and maintaining confidentiality are foundational parts of her process. She understands that opening up can feel vulnerable, so she creates a private, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients can share openly and know their experiences are treated with care and respect.
During the first session, Jessica focuses on getting to know each client beyond symptoms or diagnoses. She takes time to understand your story, current challenges, relationships, cultural experiences, strengths, and goals for therapy. Together, you will identify what you hope to gain from counseling and create goals that feel meaningful and realistic for your life.
Jessica primarily uses a person-centered approach while incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions are relaxed and collaborative rather than rigid or overly structured. Clients are encouraged to lead the conversation and discuss what feels most important to them. Jessica believes healing does not happen by forcing a process, but by creating space for clients to move at a pace that feels comfortable.
Throughout sessions, Jessica pays close attention not only to what clients say, but also to body language, facial expressions, and moments of hesitation or internal resistance that may provide deeper insight. She helps clients identify patterns, connect experiences from session to session, and understand how those experiences may be impacting daily life.
Clients can expect Jessica to be fully present during sessions. She is comfortable with silence, tears, reflection, and difficult emotions, creating room for authentic processing and meaningful growth. Her goal is for clients to leave therapy feeling heard, understood, and supported as they work toward lasting change.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $85 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $85 for 60 minutes
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
Before your first appointment, our team will gather and verify your commercial insurance benefits to help you clearly understand your financial responsibility. This includes confirming coverage, eligibility, copay, coinsurance, deductible status, and any authorization requirements. Once verified, we will provide an estimate of your expected cost per session so there are no surprises.
Jessica is an LPC-Associate supervised by Jenee Shannon Dusza, LPC-Supervisor. She is able to accept some commercial insurance plans under supervisory billing, and our team will confirm your eligibility prior to your first session. If your insurance is not accepted, Brittany also offers a reduced cash pay rate to help make services more accessible.
As a courtesy, we submit claims on your behalf and work directly with your insurance company. We follow your plan’s Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and will only collect what is determined to be your responsibility. If a claim is processed differently than initially estimated, we will communicate any updates clearly and promptly.
We also accept many Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), which may provide a set number of sessions at little to no cost. Our team will verify and help coordinate these benefits when applicable.
Our goal is to keep the financial side of therapy simple, transparent, and manageable—so you can focus on your care.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Liberty University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1437846953
How soon can I make an appointment with Jessica Ortiz?
Generally, Jessica Ortiz has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Jessica Ortiz's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Jessica Ortiz accepting new patients?
Jessica Ortiz generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Jessica Ortiz's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Jessica Ortiz accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Jessica Ortiz online?
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What practice does Jessica Ortiz work with?
Jessica Ortiz works with Peace By Piece Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jessica Ortiz?
Jessica Ortiz frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jessica Ortiz on their profile.
What languages does Jessica Ortiz speak?
Jessica Ortiz speaks English.