Fabiola

Ms Fabiola Ortiz, MFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Individual, couples and family Therapy with over 20 y of experience.

About Me

I help individuals, couples, and families understand and navigate their unique relationships and personal journeys. With over two decades of experience, I offer a steady, insightful space where complex dynamics can be explored. Sessions focus on finding practical ways forward, helping you build stronger connections and a clearer path.

Approach

I focus on uncovering the small, everyday moves that keep struggles stuck and then try hands-on, manageable shifts to alter those patterns. Sessions in Encino or online, in English or Spanish, mix attentive listening with clear structure so conversations quickly move toward change. I pair gentle tracking of triggers with art-based exercises, brief between-session tools, and collaborative parent or partner check-ins to make progress concrete and safe. This approach fits people and families seeking practical steps and steadier connection while they heal.
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Basic Information

Services


Areas of Specialization: Trauma, depression, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Parenting.

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications


Master of Family Therapy

COAMFTE Accredited University

Year: 2020

Registrations


Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

MFT

Service Area


Fabiola Ortiz, LMFT

In-person & Online

Los Angeles, California

United States

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