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Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
Consultant
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Welcome—I’m glad you’re here.

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I know that reaching out for support can feel like a difficult, complex process. It’s important that you feel safe and find someone with whom you can build a strong, trusting relationship.

I specialize in helping people reorient toward a values-based, meaningful, and vibrant "life worth living." I hold a Clinical Assistant Professor faculty position and am an Attending Psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine. I am licensed in California and New York.

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Since beginning my work in the field of mental health in 2008, I’ve helped hundreds of clients break free from anxiety, depression, perfectionism, substance use/addiction, burnout, mood disorders, struggles with assertiveness/boundaries, work dissatisfaction, and many other ineffective behaviors to help them focus on what truly matters: growth, wellness, joy, connection, and meaning.

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I empower my clients to not only define an authentic life but also take meaningful concrete steps toward realizing it. I utilize evidence-based interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), addiction-focused psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused interventions, self-compassion, and mindfulness-based therapies to help my clients achieve lasting change. Together, we build clear, vitalizing steps toward fulfillment. 

I actively work to integrate anti-racism, gender- and sexuality-affirming practices, and a culturally conscious lens into my clinical care. You are welcome here.  

Specialties

Anxiety

Emotion Dysregulation 

Perfectionism 

Work-Life Balance and Burnout

LGBTQIA+ Issues

Stress

Substance Use and Addiction

Mood Disorders

Assertiveness

Healthy Communication

Relationship Issues 

Life Transitions

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J. Alexis Ortiz, PhD Psychologist Inc.

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