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Christina Ortiz-Marquez, LPC
Colorado
LPC in Colorado - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT approaches
- Attachment focused work
- First responder support
About Christina
Christina Ortiz-Marquez is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Colorado with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, addictions, family and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Her work begins by listening to the immediate problem and what the person hopes will be different. She uses clear, practical strategies from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused.
Christina pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that shape relationships. She helps people learn concrete skills for setting boundaries, improving connection, and managing strong emotions. When trauma or past abuse is part of the story, she combines skills work with careful pacing to support stabilization first.
She has long experience with first responder concerns and with survivors of sexual assault, and she brings that background into assessments and planning. Christina works with people on practical problems such as sleep and eating changes, parenting stress, and managing substance use alongside mood and anxiety symptoms.
Her sessions aim to build day-to-day habits that reduce distress and increase functioning. She checks progress regularly and adjusts techniques based on what is helpful. People who want clear steps, homework they can try between sessions, and a focus on measurable change often find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. ACT emphasizes noticing inner experiences, clarifying personal values, and committing to actions that reflect what matters most, which can help with avoidance, substance use, and life changes.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. That approach helps people recognize patterns in close relationships and practice different ways of relating that feel safer and more effective.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Christina works collaboratively, discussing goals and trying approaches that match the client's needs and preferences. She checks how techniques are working and adjusts plans over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or phone options to suit their energy and bandwidth on a given day. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling and format fit your routine.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-focused work and client-centered techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in mental health settings and community care.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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