Erika Ortiz, AMFT

Erika Ortiz is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional with extensive experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and care coordination. Alongside her work as a therapist at Renewed Mental Health Group, Erika serves as a Behavioral Health Clinician with the County of Orange Health Care Agency, where she provides a wide range of services including individual and group interventions, psychoeducation, case management, and community referrals. She is skilled in utilizing evidence-based practices to address diverse community needs and remains committed to ethical standards outlined by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Previously, Erika worked as a Crisis Intervention Specialist with Be Well OC in Huntington Beach, where she demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and professionalism in high-pressure situations. Her ability to manage complex crises with sound judgment and compassion made her an invaluable part of the response team.

She also served as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist and Care Coordinator at a group home, focusing on individualized treatment planning, progress monitoring, and discharge coordination for children and youth. Her ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams ensured smooth transitions into community-based services that addressed both educational and psychosocial needs.

Earlier in her career, Erika worked as a Residential Supervisor at a trauma-informed group home and as a Lead Behavioral Therapist/Family Behavioral Trainer supporting individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. These roles allowed her to develop deep expertise in applied behavioral analysis, humanistic psychology, and family support, while working closely with youth, families, and adults in recovery.

Erika is passionate about empowering individuals to take on meaningful roles within their communities. Her professional interests include trauma-informed care, crisis response, and the development of innovative behavioral health programs. Outside of work, Erika enjoys going to concerts—especially BTS—attending Dodgers games, hiking, going to the beach, and trying new coffee shops to help maintain her own well-being and balance.