Lizet Ortuño Licensed Master Social Worker

Lizet Ortuño, Licensed Master Social Worker, 113725 is practicing under the supervision of Starla Simmons (Texas, LCSW, 54297) at GT Therapy Group.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.

In our first session, I aim to create a welcoming and comfortable space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll start by discussing what brought you to therapy, exploring what you’re hoping to work on, and identifying any specific goals you have. I want to understand your unique experiences, whether related to your personal life, cultural identity, or specific challenges you’re facing. I’ll also share a bit about my approach to therapy, which is flexible and tailored to meet your needs. It’s important that you feel comfortable, so you can expect a relaxed tone with the freedom to speak openly or ask questions about the process. We’ll take things at your pace, and you can decide how much or how little you’d like to share. By the end of our session, I hope you’ll leave feeling a bit more at ease and confident about how we can work together moving forward.

Over the years, my work has been shaped by experiences that have allowed me to support people through various stages of their lives. While working with under-resourced immigrant families in Austin, I primarily collaborated with moms, offering support around early childhood development and facilitating group spaces where they could connect, share experiences, and build on their strengths. This work deepened my understanding of the vital role that relationships and early experiences play in shaping who we are. In Oaxaca, Mexico, I worked with children and adolescents, which expanded my ability to connect across cultural and linguistic barriers and deepened my appreciation for the role of community and identity in healing. These experiences, combined with my current part-time work as a medical social worker, have strengthened my ability to navigate complex systems and provide compassionate care for people facing physical and emotional challenges.