Ive Ortiz MA

ADHD isn’t a lack of potential; it’s the exhaustion of having a million ideas but feeling paralyzed by the "how." Whether you’re forging your own path as a boss or just trying to keep up with the relentless demands of "adulting," the gap between your vision and your follow-through can feel incredibly lonely. I specialize in helping you bridge that gap without the shame. We’ll tackle executive functioning hurdles and relationship dynamics by building a life that actually works for your brain.

Anxiety often feels like a constant background noise you can’t turn off—that "always-on" scanning for what might go wrong or the exhausting replay of every social interaction. It’s heavy to carry the weight of being "too much" or "not enough" all at once. I get how draining it is to feel stuck in your own head while the world keeps moving. Together, we’ll quiet that internal critic, untangle the "what-ifs," and help you find a sense of steady ground where you finally feel safe just being you.

Family dynamics are often the messiest transitions we face. It’s that heavy, layered feeling of wanting to break unhealthy cycles while simultaneously feeling a deep, confusing loyalty to the people who created them. If you’re navigating the ambivalence of intergenerational trauma, I get it—it’s exhausting to love someone while hating the patterns they pass down. I’m here to help you sort through that noise. We’ll untangle the "stuck" parts together, honoring your story.

Sometimes, words just aren't enough. Art therapy is a gentle bridge that helps you settle into the room and feel grounded when "talking it out" feels too intense. It’s a safe, tactile way to leave your ego at the door and prioritize play over perfection. By getting your feelings out of your head and onto paper, we can look at your challenges from a different lens—together. You don’t need to be an "artist" to benefit; you just need to be willing to let your hands do the talking.

Attachment theory is essentially the "blueprint" for how you relate to others. It explains why certain patterns—like pulling away when things get close or feeling a constant need for reassurance—keep surfacing in your friendships, romances, and even with co-workers. These aren't just personality quirks; they are deeply ingrained survival strategies formed early in life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) acts as a high-level map for your internal world. When you’re stuck in a loop of "not enough" or "I can't," CBT helps you zoom out and identify the specific triggers, thoughts, and physical sensations that keep that cycle spinning. By deconstructing these complex patterns into manageable pieces, we can visualize the "forks in the road" where your old habits usually take over. This process allows you to pause, challenge distorted perspectives.