- Reduces stress
- Supports mood
- Improves communication
About Devon
Devon Doan Ortiz is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She has 26 years of professional experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, or anger. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's courage.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental setting where people can talk about hard thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on practical steps to reduce distress. Conversations may include ways to manage strong emotions, repair communication, and set healthy boundaries.
Devon draws on many evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment choices for each person. She collaborates with clients to choose approaches that match their goals and personal style. The work often includes short-term goals and skills practice between sessions.
Over her career she has supported people through caregiving strain, guilt and shame, isolation, and mood struggles. She also helps with post-traumatic stress and issues around forgiveness and control. Her experience includes helping people improve self-compassion and rebuild daily routines that support wellbeing.
Therapy begins by talking about what matters most to the individual. From there, Devon and the client set clear, realistic steps to move forward at a comfortable pace.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental setting where people can talk about hard thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on practical steps to reduce distress. Conversations may include ways to manage strong emotions, repair communication, and set healthy boundaries.
Devon draws on many evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment choices for each person. She collaborates with clients to choose approaches that match their goals and personal style. The work often includes short-term goals and skills practice between sessions.
Over her career she has supported people through caregiving strain, guilt and shame, isolation, and mood struggles. She also helps with post-traumatic stress and issues around forgiveness and control. Her experience includes helping people improve self-compassion and rebuild daily routines that support wellbeing.
Therapy begins by talking about what matters most to the individual. From there, Devon and the client set clear, realistic steps to move forward at a comfortable pace.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.