
Emilio Ortiz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33813
Let's Connect (863) 340-9191

A better life for you or your loved one? That's our goal at Hope for Life Counseling LLC, offering TELEHEALTH strictly confidential. In times when you find yourself dealing with life's curveballs, fighting the world with no options ahead; we're here to work with you. Call, text or email, and let us help. I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist (bilingual) with a genuine desire to help you REGAIN control. With 29 years in the field, I've concluded there is HOPE; things CAN change; there IS a BETTER life for you or your loved ones. I've seen patients improve, rebuild, and take on life with a new perspective. Let's get to work!
My certifications include Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART for Trauma/PTSD patients to resolve past trauma with accelerated results); Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (Behavior Modific., Depression, Anxiety, Panic); Reality Therapy; Mindfulness Skills; Christian Counseling, Certified Hostage Negotiator, etc; skills I’ve used with adults, couples and families.
All services are offered in English or Spanish via-video in a secure, professional environment. Your first phone consultation is free and confidential (HIPPA and time-restrictions apply). Call us to coordinate the next step as we make new Stepping Stones out of your life's Stumbling Blocks. (Certified as Qualified Intern Supervisor—Bilingual).
Call or Email Emilio Ortiz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (863) 340-9191
Let's Connect (863) 340-9191

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $130
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna
- Ambetter
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Plans Inc
- Humana Medicare
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Nippon
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Oxford Health Plans
- Surest
- United Health/Optum - Medicare
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Emilio Ortiz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (863) 340-9191
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH12445 Emilio Ortiz
- In Practice for 29 years
- Attended InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico , Graduated 1998
- Licensed by State of Florida / MH12445
- Certificate from Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery, LLC Accelerated Resolution (ART) / 2019
- Certificate from Florida Department of Health Qualified Supervisor / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Accelerated Resolution for Past Traumatic Events
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Debilitating Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety-Panic
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused