Francisca
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Let's Connect (813) 773-1938

Life’s challenges—anxiety, depression, stress, and difficult relationships with ourselves & others, can leave you feeling lost & stuck. While these struggles can feel overwhelming, meaningful change is possible.
I'm a Licensed Therapist at Nourish Within, working with teens, college students, young professionals & adults. I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, and mood & anxiety-related challenges. My passion for this work comes from both professional training & lived experience, including my own journey with an eating disorder & depression, which allows me to approach therapy with compassion & understanding.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, integrating CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). ART uses guided eye movements to support trauma relief by helping the brain process distressing experiences, with many clients noticing improvement in as few as one session.
I have experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care and understand how deeply mental health can impact daily functioning and quality of life.
If you’re feeling stuck or ready for change, I’m here to help. Together, we can work toward greater clarity, confidence, and a life aligned with your values.
Call or Email Francisca Ortiz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (813) 773-1938
Let's Connect (813) 773-1938

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $135
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- AvMed
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Francisca Ortiz
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 773-1938
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH20764 Francisca Ortiz
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended University of South Florida, Masters Degree
- License: South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors Credential TLC479 / 2023
- License: Iowa Board of Behavioral Science 119829 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Francisca Ortiz
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 773-1938
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Body Image
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
Francisca Ortiz
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 773-1938
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Trauma Focused
Francisca Ortiz
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 773-1938
Location
Additional Location
Iowa City, IA 52240
(813) 773-1938