Crystal Ortega

I have enjoyed helping people since I was a little girl. I would always tell my mom that when I grew up, I wanted to have a place where women and children could go to feel safe. I was the friend that others would come to when they needed help with something. I knew that my job would be helping others in times of crisis. My passion grew through my internships and volunteer work in my community. I was able to see first-hand the pain that others were going through, and it cultivated in me the desire to continue to seek the path God was leading me on. That fire to help others continues to grow in ways that I did not see coming.

While I am on the path to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I also found a love for Neurofeedback. I find it fascinating that the brain can be trained to develop a healthier pattern and in turn changes how the client thinks and feels. I plan on learning as much as I can about this tool that I believe when paired with talk therapy, can do wonders for someone. It is a privilege to work in a field where I can work together with my client to help them live their best life. The role I play in the lives of others is not taken lightly. I want my clients to feel heard and cared for. I want them to know that I am right beside them and that they are not alone.

Education and License

• M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Mid-America Christian University 2018
• B.S. Psychology, Liberty University 2013