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Our Team
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Eating Disorder Services Coordinator
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 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.
mortiz@breakfreetherapyservices.com
Jenesis Vasquez, M.S, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Administrative Services Coordinator
Jenesis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She is currently working towards earning her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credential, acquiring her specialized knowledge to help individuals heal their relationship with food, body, and health.
Jenesis has a wonderful ability to connect with clients, in a manner that makes them feel safe and valued. Jenesis’ bubbly personality and driven nature allows her to be a therapist that so many can connect with. Jenesis uses an integrative approach to therapy, focusing her work to meet the unique needs of each client. Her interests include eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, child/adolescent concerns, cultural challenges, personality disorders, and couples counseling.
As a bilingual therapist, Jenesis provides therapy in both English and Spanish, expanding accessibility of care for diverse populations. Beyond her clinical practice, Jenesis co-authors the blog for BreakFree Therapy Services, and is driven in her work to ensure adequate and personalized care for individuals struggling with an array of mental health concerns. She also has experience working as a case manager which furthered her experience and expertise with working with children and families.
jvasquez@breakfreetherapyservices.com
