Stephanie Ortiz

Stephanie joined our team in November of 2020 after interning with the Department of Veteran Affairs in Biloxi, Mississippi. While at the VA, Stephanie rotated through their TBI/Poly-Trauma department and residential rehabilitation program for PTSD, substance abuse, and military sexual trauma (MST). Prior to this Stephanie worked six years as a Crisis Mental Health Evaluator in an inpatient lock down facility for children and adults. In addition to her work stateside, she has also worked internationally in residential and outreach settings with teens rescued from drug and sex-trafficking. Stephanie utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care with her clients. She primarily works with adolescents and adults suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and PTSD. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University where she obtained her Masters of Social Work and she is currently licensed with the State of Florida as a Registered Social Work Intern.  She sees clients at our Perimeter Park location in person, as well as via Telehealth.