Alexis Ortiz, PhD
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Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Assistant Professor (retired),
Stanford University School of Medicine
Consultant

Welcome—I’m glad you’re here.


I know that reaching out for support can feel like a difficult, complex process. It’s important that you feel safe and find someone with whom you can build a strong, trusting relationship.
I specialize in helping people reorient toward a values-based, meaningful, and vibrant "life worth living." I served as Clinical Assistant Professor and Attending Psychologist faculty at the Stanford University School of Medicine for ten years before transitioning to my private practice full-time. I am licensed in California and New York.
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Since beginning my work in the field of mental health in 2008, I’ve helped hundreds of clients break free from anxiety, depression, perfectionism, substance use/addiction, burnout, mood disorders, struggles with assertiveness/boundaries, work dissatisfaction, and many other ineffective behaviors to help them focus on what truly matters: growth, wellness, joy, connection, and meaning.
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I empower my clients to not only define an authentic life but also take meaningful concrete steps toward realizing it. I utilize evidence-based interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), addiction-focused psychotherapy, Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), medically-assisted psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-focused interventions, self-compassion, and mindfulness-based therapies to help my clients achieve lasting change. Together, we build clear, vitalizing steps toward fulfillment.
I actively work to integrate anti-racism, gender- and sexuality-affirming practices, a culturally conscious lens and neuro-diversity affirming practices into my clinical care.
You are welcome here.
Specialties
Anxiety & Mood Disorders
Emotion Dysregulation/DBT Skills
Perfectionism & OCD
Work-Life Balance & Burnout
Medical/Healthcare Providers
Psychedelic-assisted/
Ketamine Therapy
Psychedelic Integration
Trauma Processing (EMDR & IFS)
Substance Use & Addiction
Assertiveness & Communication
Autism/Neurodiversity Issues
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
LGBTQIA+ Issues