SOMATIC THERAPY FOR WOMEN

Psychological support during times of transition

I integrate emotional work with bodily experience to process and sustain deep change.

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Some of the reasons women work with me

1. You feel lost or overwhelmed and don’t know where to start making sense of what’s happening in your life or career.

2. You are going through a life or personal transition and feel you need more emotional support.

3. There are intense or painful emotions that are hard to feel without them taking over everything.

4. You struggle to regulate anxiety in your body, and it’s starting to affect other areas of your life.

5. You are experiencing an identity crisis and feel unsure about who you are in this stage of life, what represents you, or how to make decisions from here.

What to expect from the process

I work from an integral and somatic therapeutic approach, which means we don’t only talk about what is happening to you, but also attend to how your body is experiencing it now.

  1. Listening to the whole experience
    We explore thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations to understand what is present for you.

  2. The body as a guide, not an obstacle
    We notice physical signals such as tension, shutdown, restlessness, or disconnection, not to eliminate them, but to understand their purpose and change your relationship to them.

  3. We follow your pace
    The process adapts to what your system can hold. We don’t push memories, emotions, or decisions before there is enough stability.

  4. Moving between what hurts and what supports
    We learn to move back and forth between what is difficult and what provides support, so exploration doesn’t become overwhelming, and you can stay present.

  5. Integration into daily life
    What emerges in session connects with your everyday life, your relationships, and your current life context, respecting your timing and present needs.

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Remote therapy from the confort of your home

The sessions are currently only available remotely, via Zoom. 

The duration of each session is 60 min.

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HELLO

I’m Laura Ortiz

I am a psychologist and coach with experience supporting professional women through transitions, decision-making, and sustained change.

My background combines organizational psychology, somatic coaching, and nervous system–informed work. I have worked with women in multinational environments, expat contexts, and private practice, supporting them to move from overthinking into grounded action.

My approach is practical, relational, and deeply respectful of each client’s pace and context. I focus on translating awareness into lived change, without forcing outcomes or bypassing discomfort.

Women work with me when they want clarity that leads to action, support that doesn’t collapse under real life, and a process that holds both direction and flexibility.

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Testimonials

  • “For me it was a kind of awakening to understand that having emotions is ok, but most importantly, not running away from them or trying to avoid them.”

    Joana

  • ¨Laura´s guidance was pivotal in making me aware of the recurring pattern of operating in survival mode. Acknowledging and recognizing this tendency, with her support, proved to be crucial. It not only helped me understand myself better but also provided the tools to consciously break free from automatic responses, paving the way for a more intentional and empowered approach to challenges.¨

    Flavia

  • “It's incredible how this work helped me listen to my body, I started to notice how it feels in those moments when I'm unable to express myself or I'm not being recognized. I realized the importance of understanding where I am placing my value.”

    Kennia

  • “Laura's support gave me a safe space to reconnect with my body and listen more closely to what it has to say. I really liked that we were able to tailor the coaching process to my needs. Thank you, Laura, for the valuable work you do!”

    B.

Why work with me?

REASON 1

EXPERIENCE WITH TRANSITION PROCESSES

I support moments of change, loss of identity, personal emotional crises, or life redefinition.

REASON 2

SENSITIVE AND RESPECTFUL SUPPORT

I work through listening, the body, and the therapeutic relationship, honoring your pace and boundaries.

REASON 3

A SPACE CENTERED ON CONTAINMENT AND SUPPORT, NOT DEMANDS

Here, you don’t need to know what to do or where to go. The focus is on understanding and supporting what you are experiencing.