Cheryl Charles-Ortiz, M.Ed, LMHC, Therapist in Kissimmee, Florida

Specialties:

Anxiety Depression/feeling down Panic attacks Self-esteem Stress management +41

Ages Served

18-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Cheryl Charles-Ortiz (She/Her)

Cheryl Charles-Ortiz, LMHC Cheryl Charles-Ortiz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 14 years of experience. She has a Bachelor?s Degree in Psychology, a Juris Doctor, a Master?s Degree in Guidance Counseling, and an ED.S in Mental Health and Family. Cheryl believes in a treatment philosophy that is Patient-Centered Care. She focuses more on the patient?s problem than on their diagnosis. She strives to build a therapeutic alliance that helps facilitate a patient?s processing of their life stories, which may include symptoms, trauma, grief, and hope. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys reading, handyman work, fishing, and being a Sunday Bible Teacher.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
Ability status
Aging
Bipolar Disorder
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Chronic pain-related issues
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Fertility
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
PMS & PMDD
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
Sexual trauma
Social injustice
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Trauma & PTSD

Insurances Accepted

Languages

Spanish

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
ANA G. MENDEZ UNIVERSITY
INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
Barry University

Locations

LifeStance Health
321 W Oak Street
Kissimmee, FL 34741

Get Directions Phone Number

407-537-9452

321-697-5661

LifeStance Health
6718 Lake Nona Blvd
Suite 250
Orlando, FL 32827

Get Directions Phone Number

407-476-1222

321-418-8926

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He tenido una gran experiencia con la Dra. Cheryl Ortiz. Ella me hace preguntas hasta llegar a situaciones que me hicieron daño en el pasado y no recordaba. Tiene una sabiduría grande de Dios. Me ha ayudado mucho hasta perdonar y me ha dado herramientas para cuando lleguen esos momentos difíciles pueda utilizarlas. Yo la recomiendo 200%. Excelente psicoterapeuta. Qué Dios la bendiga.

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gina l.

Jul 11, 2024

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Dr. Cheryl Ortiz a true professional. She meets me where I’m at and always has words of wisdom. Her smile is the best; she is kind and patient. I appreciate her and the staff at Life Stance for their support and for making the appointment process so accommodating. Thank you!

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Diana A.

Aug 10, 2026

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Excelente atención y muy profesional en su trabajo. Es una excelente mujer de grandes cualidades humanas y poseedora de recursos técnicos para enfocar la terapia y lograr el bienestar de las personas que la consultan. La recomiendo con toda confianza. Gracias Cheryl.

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Jesús Rodríguez I.

Mar 11, 2026

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Cheryl Ortiz es una doctora con experiencia y sabe lo que tiene entre mano con sus pacientes. Ella me a ayudado muchísimo con sus terapias. Gracias le doy, su vocación hace quel paciente se sienta más seguro de uno mismo.

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Hector V.

Mar 03, 2026

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Cheryl is a phenomenal counselor. Throughout the years, she has supported and encouraged me as I processed many hard things. I look forward to my sessions with Cheryl, and she is honestly the best therapist I've had.

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Taki R.

Mar 10, 2026

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Cheryl Ortiz was an amazing therapist during the little over a year of time we had sessions. I learned a lot on how to deal with my anxiety and other personal issues in life. I recommend her 100%.

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