Maria Ortiz

Maria Ortiz, M.S, LMHC, CEDS
Maria Ortiz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Keiser University. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, having undergone additional training, education, supervision, experience, and examination requirements to earn this designation. She primarily works with individuals with eating disorders and body image concerns, but also has experience working with presenting problems including addictions, OCD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sport-related concerns. Maria uses an integrative approach to therapy, and derives her work from a Health At Every Size perspective.

Maria’s authentic and genuine approach to counseling helps her clients to feel as though they can be their truest selves as well. She is caring, invested, and passionate about her work, which provides a unique space of safety and encouragement.

Maria is a nationally recognized published author and speaker, and continues to write and publish in her book series, Finding Freedom. She is also published in the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy Bulletin, and is a leading voice in the eating disorders community. She can often be found providing lectures, educational trainings, and keynote speaking engagements to neighboring community members, as well as across the country. Maria also has experience working in rehabilitation for a dual diagnosis inpatient/residential facility, giving her experience in a variety of therapeutic settings.