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Christina  Ortiz-Marquez

Christina Ortiz-Marquez, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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  • Depression and mood
  • Trauma recovery
  • Practical skills

About Christina

Christina Ortiz-Marquez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma. She works with people dealing with relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, sleep and eating struggles, and parenting challenges. Her tone is practical and calm, aimed at people who need steady support during hard times.

Christina listens first and then helps clients set small, doable goals. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to slow down overwhelming thoughts. She also uses attachment-based ideas to improve how people connect with others and to rebuild trust in relationships.

Her work includes supporting first responders and survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Christina emphasizes communication skills, emotional regulation, and finding ways to cope after painful events. Sessions focus on real-life tools that can be used between meetings.

Christina describes her style as compassionate and culturally aware. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk openly and try different approaches. Her methods are collaborative - she works with each person to match strategies to their goals.

With 17 years of experience in mental health care, Christina blends practical skills with steady support. She practices in Colorado and provides therapy in English. To start, a short matching questionnaire is used to help schedule sessions that fit the person's needs.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It teaches values-based actions so people can move toward a life they care about despite difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like low mood and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early bonds influence current relationships and helps people build safer, more trusting ways of connecting with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christina will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She adapts tools from different approaches so the plan makes sense for each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing appointments during workday breaks. They also let people use techniques and homework in the same environment where daily challenges occur, which can help transfer skills into real life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina help with?

She helps with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, addictions, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate and practical. She listens first, then works with people to set small, achievable goals and practice skills between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has 17 years of experience in mental health work, including supporting first responders and survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Colorado.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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