KATELYN ORTEGO, APC, NCC, MS
psychotherapist
My areas of focus are: perinatal mental health (i.e., TTC, pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma), motherhood, grief, perfectionism, people pleasing, couples, and cross-cultural/third-culture individuals
My clients describe me as: warm, approachable, attentive, direct, and empathetic.
Just for fun: I love to host a dinner party!
KATELYN’S PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Formal Education
- Georgia State University; M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Georgia State University; B.I.S. in Human Learning and Development
Professional & Life Experience
- Mercer University Counseling and Psychological Services, Counseling Intern
- ASIST Certified (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Assertiveness)
- NET Certified (Through NET Collect)
- Maternal Mental Health Training (In progress through PSI)
- Psychological First Aid Trained
- Owner/ Photographer of Kateyln Ortego Co.
- Youth With A Mission, International Charity
KATELYN’S STORY
I am guided by the belief that ‘humans make sense. ‘ I understand that our experiences and relationships shape the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us.
Because therapy has been fundamental to my evolution and personal health, I value being a client myself. I deeply believe in the power of the therapeutic process and its ability to nourish our relationships with ourselves, our loved ones, and the world around us. By viewing individuals holistically and leading with curiosity, I nurture a safe, honest, and warm environment. By pursuing wellness through connection with self, I seek to collaborate with my clients to embrace a life lived from an overflow of peace.
My areas of interest include perinatal mental health, motherhood, grief, cross-cultural individuals, and couples. My ideal day is spending time in the sun with my family, grabbing a matcha to accompany a walk, and ending the day passing plates with loved ones.