Clara Ortiz, BA
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Clara sees clients at our Santa Ana office.
Clara works with Individual Adults, Children, Teens, Elderly Adults, and Families.
Clara has a BA in Literature and Political Science (University of California, Santa Cruz), and is in the process of getting her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy (Talbot School of Theology, Biola University).
Phone: 714-558-9266 ×269
Clara is supervised by a Licensed Professional.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness/Pain, Family Conflict, Grief/Loss, Identity Issues, Relationship Struggles, Spiritual Issues, Trauma/Abuse, Individual Adults, Children, Teens, Elderly Adults, Families.
About Clara
With over a decade of experience fostering development within California public schools and years of ministry leadership, Clara brings a rich background to her role as a bilingual Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee in Santa Ana. Providing therapy fluently in both English and Spanish, she incorporates a deep understanding of Hispanic culture to support individuals, couples, and families. She has a special interest in guiding young adults, women, and older adults as they clarify identity, purpose, and relationship dynamics.
She creates a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe working through life's hurdles, focusing on clinical areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief or loss. Additionally, Clara offers a receptive space for anyone healing from church hurt or spiritual trauma, utilizing active listening to help people build resilience and uncover new strengths within their distinct narrative.