Portland Therapy Center
Amal Ortiz

Amal Ortiz (she/her)

Clinical Social Work Associate

MSW

I'm a queer, transgender, Latinx therapist offering trauma therapy online and in-person, for individuals, couples, and families.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

9713091780

Portland, 97205

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $150-$175

Provides free initial consultation

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare
  • OHP Open Card
  • OHP Single Case Agreement

My Ideal Client

Are you exhausted by trauma hijacking your life or relationship? Struggling with gender and identity in a world stacked against you? Do childhood wounds keep you or your partnership from the life you deserve? Whether you're battling systemic oppression, trauma, or relationship issues, you’re not alone. I work with individuals and couples ready to break free, reclaim their power, and live authentically. If you're ready for change, I’m ready to walk with you.

My Approach to Helping

Clients call me unflinchingly honest, direct, and deeply compassionate. Therapy isn’t easy—no point pretending otherwise. But with the right therapist and approach, anything is possible. I employ empathy, humor, and radical honesty in my sessions and specifically use somatic inquiry, parts work, psychodynamics, and liberation psychology as my theoretical frameworks. We’ll dig into intergenerational healing and inner-child work, unearthing the roots of trauma and forging paths to self-discovery and empowerment. Bottom line: I’m here to help you become who you were meant to be. Whether you’re battling systemic oppression, inherited trauma, or internalized fears, you deserve to break free.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

I’m the right therapist for you if you’re tired of surface-level therapy and ready for deep, transformative work. Most of us are harmed in relationships, and it's my belief we can also heal in the right therapeutic relationship. I don’t shy away from the tough stuff—we’ll confront it head-on with a grounded approach that combines evidence-based practices and a deep commitment to your growth. My style is straightforward, no-nonsense, yet deeply compassionate. If you want a therapist who’s fully engaged and committed to your journey, I’m here to help you unlock the life you’ve been striving for.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Somatic Therapy (Body Centered) External link

    We live in a society that has taught us to leave our bodies, to numb the sensations, and to disconnect from the inherent wisdom found within. Reclaiming your connection to your body and all of its profound wisdom is an act of resistance and protest, and can be helpful in processing trauma, and finding internal resources of strength.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) External link

    Parts work is a profound tool to help us understand our inner landscape, make sense of overwhelming feelings or thoughts, and create harmony when our internal world gets too loud.

  • Psychodynamic  External link

    I use psychodynamic therapy to help clients uncover and understand the unconscious patterns that shape their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Issues I Treat

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