Cambridge
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Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
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Shelby Ortega

Psychologist, PhD, HSP

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
875 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 71, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 500-0298
Let's Connect (617) 500-0298
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Choosing to go to therapy is both a courageous and meaningful step in someone's life. In my experience, some clients enter treatment having a sense of what is troubling them and have made great efforts to resolve these difficulties, and yet these painful feelings persist. And other times, clients are only aware of the hurt they are feeling and are looking for ways to identify it's source and alleviate their discomfort. I have found that the therapeutic relationship can be helpful in both circumstances and seek to provide an approach that is best characterized by warmth, flexibility, openness, active engagement, and sensitivity.
Together, we will work to reduce your suffering, help you relate more authentically with yourself and others, and enhance your ability to experience more pleasure in your everyday life. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, and make every effort to help those I work with feel welcomed, engaged, supported and respected.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I serve as a Teaching Associate in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. I have extensive training in multicultural mental health, and I have also completed two fellowships in psychodynamic psychotherapy at Harvard Medical School. I have a particular interest in issues of identity development and intimacy difficulties.
Take the first step to help. Call or Shelby Ortega now - (617) 500-0298

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shelby Ortega, Ph.D.

875 Massachusetts Avenue

Suite 71

Cambridge, MA 02139 map

 (617) 500-0298

Shelby Ortega, Ph.D.

Salem, MA 01970

I work with folks virtually and in-person. Often I find that a combination is preferred which allows for an enhanced therapeutic connection.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Depression 
$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (617) 500-0298
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shelby Ortega, Ph.D.

875 Massachusetts Avenue

Suite 71

Cambridge, MA 02139 map

 (617) 500-0298

Shelby Ortega, Ph.D.

Salem, MA 01970

I work with folks virtually and in-person. Often I find that a combination is preferred which allows for an enhanced therapeutic connection.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Depression 
$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $300
  • Couple Sessions $350
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • All Plans with Out-of-Network Benefits
  • All PPO Plans
  • Sliding Scale Options
  • Out of Network
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My services are reimbursable through out-of-network benefit coverage. I will provide you with a superbill that serves as your receipt of services, and you will submit this to your insurance to facilitate your reimbursement efforts.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
or call with questions - (617) 500-0298
"
My services are reimbursable through out-of-network benefit coverage. I will provide you with a superbill that serves as your receipt of services, and you will submit this to your insurance to facilitate your reimbursement efforts.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
or call with questions - (617) 500-0298

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 9424 Shelby Ortega

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended Clark University, Graduated 2009

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from American Psychoanalytic Association Fellowship Award / 2010
  • Certificate from Boston College M.A. / 2002
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I have over 15 years of experience working as a psychologist in community mental health. My clinical experience and practice is informed by my many years as a professor and organizational consultant. This trajectory has deepened and expanded my approach as a therapist and advocate.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
or call with questions - (617) 500-0298
"
I have over 15 years of experience working as a psychologist in community mental health. My clinical experience and practice is informed by my many years as a professor and organizational consultant. This trajectory has deepened and expanded my approach as a therapist and advocate.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
or call with questions - (617) 500-0298

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I cater my approach to the needs of my clients. Each treatment relationship is uniquely centered on the expressed strengths and objectives of those I work with. My collaborative care approach is centered on offering integrative care that involves the development of enhanced insight while supporting behavioral shifts that allow for long-term life impacts.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
or call with questions - (617) 500-0298
"
I cater my approach to the needs of my clients. Each treatment relationship is uniquely centered on the expressed strengths and objectives of those I work with. My collaborative care approach is centered on offering integrative care that involves the development of enhanced insight while supporting behavioral shifts that allow for long-term life impacts.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
or call with questions - (617) 500-0298

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Multicultural
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
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I utilize an integrative approach centered in a contemporary relational psychodynamic orientation. I believe this approach offers a deeply considered stance of the complex sociopolitical identities of my clients, as well as their dynamic personal histories and intergenerational narratives. It is my intention to provide a holistic space for the many facets of my clients' lived experiences.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
or call with questions - (617) 500-0298
"
I utilize an integrative approach centered in a contemporary relational psychodynamic orientation. I believe this approach offers a deeply considered stance of the complex sociopolitical identities of my clients, as well as their dynamic personal histories and intergenerational narratives. It is my intention to provide a holistic space for the many facets of my clients' lived experiences.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
or call with questions - (617) 500-0298

Location

Primary Location

Shelby Ortega, Ph.D.

875 Massachusetts Avenue

Suite 71

Cambridge, MA 02139

(617) 500-0298

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Shelby Ortega, Ph.D.

Salem, MA 01970

(617) 500-0298

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I work with folks virtually and in-person. Often I find that a combination is preferred which allows for an enhanced therapeutic connection.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (617) 500-0298
"
I work with folks virtually and in-person. Often I find that a combination is preferred which allows for an enhanced therapeutic connection.
Photo of Shelby Ortega, Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Shelby Ortega
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (617) 500-0298