Jasmine Ortiz, LCSW BIO:

Jasmine Ortiz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  She obtained her bachelor’s & master’s degree in social work from Lehman College. Jasmine has over 15 years of experience as a social worker. She has worked in Behavioral Health and Forensic settings for over ten years. She has an extensive history of working with children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. Jasmine has worked with children diagnosed with, ADHD, ODD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Conduct Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. She is experienced in addressing behavioral issues, such as anger management and behavioral modification. She is proficient in working with suicidal ideation/suicide attempts, anxiety, depression, personality disorder, psychotic disorders, trauma-related stressors, dissociative disorders, and complicated grief with young adults and adults. She is certified in Bereavement Counseling, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavior Modification. Jasmine received training in the following:

•  Expressive Art Therapy                              Suicide Risk Assessment

• Cognitive Diagnosis of Patients              PTSD screening

• Depression Assessment (MFQ)                 Person Center Care

• ADHD Assessment (PSC 17)                 Spiritual Counseling

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy                   

• Psychosis screening (MHA screening)

• Risk and Safety Assessment (Exploitation)

Jasmine is a dedicated and compassionate social worker who prides herself in helping children, teens, and young adults become the best version of themselves. Her passion is to help those that are seeking help work through whatever barriers, situations, or trauma that is preventing them from moving forward. She would like to see her clients develop the skills they need to progress in life.