Katia Ortiz, MA, LPC, Plainfield, IL

About Katia Ortiz

Focus areas

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Postpartum Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Childhood Trauma

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Katia Ortiz

Katia Ortiz, LPC, helps individuals and families across Illinois build resilience, find emotional balance, and navigate life's most challenging moments with clarity and confidence. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy and couples counseling for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors. Katia is known for her warm, collaborative approach, supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma, while helping them develop practical tools for lasting change. Katia's clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, and couple's issues, and she integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques. She also offers support to individuals navigating midlife transitions, grief, and other complex emotional experiences, with additional areas of expertise available to meet diverse client needs. As a bilingual, bicultural therapist, she provides culturally responsive care and offers services in Spanish. A core passion in Katia's work is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the unique challenges of transitioning back into daily life and provides compassionate, structured support to promote stability, reduce relapse risk, and rebuild confidence during recovery. Her approach emphasizes continuity of care, emotional regulation, and strengthening support systems during this critical time. Katia has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals involved in adoption and foster care as well as first responders, tailoring her approach to meet each client's unique background and needs. She is dedicated to creating a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Outside of her clinical work, Katia enjoys staying active through gym workouts and outdoor walks, traveling with her family, cooking, and reading.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Office location

Lifestance - Illinois 2

15025 S Des Plaines St, Plainfield, IL 60544

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

NPI number

1619751666

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Katia Ortiz?

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Is Katia Ortiz accepting new patients?

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What practice does Katia Ortiz work with?

Katia Ortiz works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Katia Ortiz's office located?

Katia Ortiz's office is located at 15025 S Des Plaines St, Plainfield, IL 60544.

What are common reasons for patients to see Katia Ortiz?

Katia Ortiz frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Katia Ortiz on their profile.