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Upland, CA 91784

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Hello and welcome. Elle Ortega (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW 109661), and a highly skilled and compassionate clinician. Elle brings with her a near decade-long history of hospital-based care as a medical social worker; supporting patients and their families in both in-patient care and outpatient care clinics including in-patient psychiatry, emergency medicine, ICU, urgent care, internal and family medicine, nephrology peritoneal dialysis (PD), oncology, palliative medicine, med/surg, NICU, Labor and Delivery (L&D), and Family-centered care (FCC).
Elle most enjoys working with adults age 18+ and has vast experience supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, and difficulty adjusting to change(s).
Elle begins with an open heart, a strong sense of empathy, and the essence of an old friend, who always keeps things real and without judgment - no matter the time or distance since our last meeting. So come as you are, get comfy and cozy, and we’ll dive on in together.
Take the first step to help. Call or Melissa Ortega now - (619) 943-3426

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Upland, CA 91784

(619) 943-3426
My website
A first session is going to be unlike our therapy sessions. Think of this as setting the groundwork for our work together.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Grief 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (619) 943-3426
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Upland, CA 91784

(619) 943-3426
My website
A first session is going to be unlike our therapy sessions. Think of this as setting the groundwork for our work together.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Grief 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • CarePartners
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coventry
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Evry Health
  • Geisinger
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Health Net
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • Sidecar Health
  • Sutter
  • TRICARE
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I see clients through Rula, who takes care of billing and insurance. They work with over 120 plans and help make costs easy to understand. You'll get a personalized cost estimate before your first session.
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (619) 943-3426
"
I see clients through Rula, who takes care of billing and insurance. They work with over 120 plans and help make costs easy to understand. You'll get a personalized cost estimate before your first session.
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (619) 943-3426

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 109661 Melissa Angela Ortega
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Southern California, Master of Social Work (MSW), Graduated 2018
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I most enjoy working with high-functioning adults age 18 and up with mild-to-moderate symptoms, and have vast experience supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, and difficulty adjusting to change(s).
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (619) 943-3426
"
I most enjoy working with high-functioning adults age 18 and up with mild-to-moderate symptoms, and have vast experience supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, and difficulty adjusting to change(s).
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (619) 943-3426

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Grief

Expertise

  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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It begins with an open heart, a strong sense of empathy, and the essence of an old friend, who always keeps things real and without judgment, no matter the time or distance since our last meeting. So come as you are, get comfy, and we'll face it together.
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (619) 943-3426
"
It begins with an open heart, a strong sense of empathy, and the essence of an old friend, who always keeps things real and without judgment, no matter the time or distance since our last meeting. So come as you are, get comfy, and we'll face it together.
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (619) 943-3426

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Grief Therapy, Solution Focused
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strength-Based
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Through a strengths-based approach, I meet my clients where they are and offer a safe space to be heard, process difficult emotions, and find empowerment.
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (619) 943-3426
"
Through a strengths-based approach, I meet my clients where they are and offer a safe space to be heard, process difficult emotions, and find empowerment.
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (619) 943-3426

Location

Primary Location

Upland, CA 91784

(619) 943-3426
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A first session is going to be unlike our therapy sessions. Think of this as setting the groundwork for our work together.
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 943-3426
"
A first session is going to be unlike our therapy sessions. Think of this as setting the groundwork for our work together.
Photo of Melissa Ortega, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 943-3426