Andrea Kira Ortiz, LCSW-C, SEP

(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Andrea

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant-in-Training

Online Therapy

About Me

I am a clinical social worker in the LGBTQ+ community, serving adults who have experienced trauma in their lives. Whether the trauma was/is ongoing and there are multiple incidents, to a single incident trauma, I am happy to work with you to find resolution.

Education & Experience

I have worked with survivors of intimate partner violence since 2015 in the DMV. I use a trauma informed, client-centered approach, and incorporate Somatic Experiencing tools in session. I hold a LCSW-C in MD and VA. I am a Consultant in Training for EMDR. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • LGBTQ+

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Sliding Scale