Abigail Ortega (She/Her)

Accepting Clients

Trauma-informed, attachment-based, & play therapy-focused, I support children & adults through emotional challenges with compassion & care.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Glendale, CA

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My ideal clients are children/adolescents & adults dealing with various emotional and behavioral difficulties, including anxiety, depression, & challenges in social interactions or coping with significant life changes like loss. All individuals need a nurturing and safe space where they can express themselves freely. Through attachment and trauma therapy & other therapeutic approaches, my goal is to help them develop essential coping skills, build inner strength, & enhance emotional regulation.

My Background and Approach

With extensive experience in trauma-informed care, I specialize in helping children and adults navigate their emotional landscapes through attachment and trauma-based therapy. I believe that play is the natural language of people, enabling them to articulate feelings that might be hard to express with words. My approach combines play therapy, mindfulness with other modalities to address their unique needs and promote healthy coping strategies. By fostering a supportive environment, I aim to empower each person to overcome their challenges and thrive.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am deeply committed to creating a compassionate space where every person feels valued and understood. I believe that empathy and understanding are crucial in supporting mental health, and I am passionate about using play as a tool for expression and healing. My mission is to help individuals and families find strength and connection through a nurturing therapeutic process. If you’re seeking support for yourself or your child/adolescent, I invite you to connect with me. Let’s work together to guide your and/or your child toward a brighter, healthier future.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 23 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $225/session

Info

Email Abigail
340 Arden Avenue
Suite 240
Glendale, CA 91203
5500 E Atherton Street
Suite 227B
Long Beach, CA 90815

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