- Family conflict
- Guilt and shame
- Anger management
About Devon
Devon Doan Ortiz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 26 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She also addresses concerns like caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
Devon focuses on practical conversation and steady pacing. She invites clients to say what they are feeling and thinking, then works with them to notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are direct and calm, with attention to immediate problems and the feelings behind them.
In early meetings she helps people put words to their experience and sort priorities. That often leads to small, testable changes between sessions. She pays attention to how family roles and past hurts shape current choices and relationships.
Over years of practice she has learned to balance attention to feelings with concrete tools for daily life. She aims for clear communication about goals and next steps. The approach is steady rather than fast-moving, and it suits people who want both listening and practical ideas.
If you are carrying guilt or shame about something you did or didn’t do, Devon can walk through what that feeling looks like and what it affects. To begin, follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to arrange a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Devon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine focused conversation with practical tools. One common approach she uses centers on identifying patterns in thoughts and behavior, helping people notice triggers and try different responses. This helps when guilt, shame, or anxiety keep repeating in daily life.Another approach emphasizes working through past hurt and its present effects. This involves naming difficult memories and tracing how they shape relationships and self-perception. It can help people who carry shame from family, faith, or earlier relationships understand what they feel and why.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Devon collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about progress and changes the focus if something isn’t working, so treatment is a joint process.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from quieter surroundings, or choose a session style that feels less demanding, while keeping the focus on practical steps and conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, mood disorders, PTSD, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical conversation and steady pacing to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Meetings mix listening with concrete ideas to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience as a therapist in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the sign-up and matching process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.