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Orly Katz, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Orly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Orly. View 69 reviews
Speaks English and Hebrew
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Listens, encourages, reminds.

Reviewed June 2024

Ms. Orly Katz is an extremely helpful therapist and very thankful that she listens and understands what my issues are getting through day by day in my life. I would strongly recommend her to a loved one or friend.

Reviewed June 2024

More about Orly

  • 16 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC, LPC

Thank you for taking the first step to make a difference.

My name is Orly Katz. I am a professional counselor in MD, VA, DC and in NV. I am also a maternal child nurse.

My passion for relationships and individual counseling stems from my life’s experience, on the job exposure and advanced continuing education.

My professional background started in the late 1970s as a nurse-midwife in Israel. In 1985, I immigrated to the USA and continued working as a maternal child nurse. Although nursing was rewarding, I felt that my work was missing a vital mental health component, that I believed was integral to a holistic approach that I wished to provide for my clients.

I later obtained an education in counseling, where I focused on relationships and couples. I facilitated support groups for new mothers, new parents, and worked with children and incarcerated women. My work with a diverse population and in different cultures taught me to accept people without judgment.

My pursuit for the most current, research based approaches motivates me to continuously take advanced classes and training, and to read and participate in forums and discussions. This ongoing learning process keeps me updated, while refining and expanding my therapeutic approach.

In my practice, I strive to provide you with the most empathetic, yet objective environment where you feel heard, respected and validated. Together, we will collaborate to customize a plan and provide you with the most tested, up to date tools and techniques to get to your desired wish. Your input and feedback are crucial to our work together.

What sets me apart from other therapists?

Style: My roles as a wife and mother, life experience as an immigrant and professional background all work together by deepening my value and respect for people. I view my clients with great perspective, which allows me to balance an empathetic technique with understanding. With this approach, I am better able to provide clients with direct and straight forward therapy. Clients tend to value this way of “not sugar coating”, or “not hiding behind the bush”.

Clients’ Comments: “This is exactly what I need.”

Specialty: Focusing on relationships and couple counseling, I am known for getting to the root of the issue faster and assisting my clients in customizing the best therapy for them, through educating them on worthwhile, tested approaches. Clients value this method of “nailing it”, or “getting it”.

Clients’ comments: “Coming here is like going to an ivy league school”.

Client Led Discussion: Together with my clients we continue to evaluate the therapeutic process. I guide my clients to set their pace and progress with confidence and trust. They feel empowered.

Clients’ comments: “It feels good, I am hopeful,” and “We have a road map--we are not going to be in therapy forever”.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Career difficulties LGBT Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Communication problems Fatherhood issues Infidelity Midlife crisis Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Orly Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841560760.

  • LCPC · Maryland · LC3838 · Expires January 2025
  • LPC · Virginia · 0701008537 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · District of Columbia · PRC15432 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Orly Katz

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

69 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Listens Recommend Amazing Easy Helped Understanding Wonderful Great listener

Listens, encourages, reminds.

Reviewed June 2024

Ms. Orly Katz is an extremely helpful therapist and very thankful that she listens and understands what my issues are getting through day by day in my life. I would strongly recommend her to a loved one or friend.

Reviewed June 2024

Orly is an amazing listener and always willing to support me in my quest for finding the best solution. She has been with me through a lot and I keep coming back to her.

Reviewed May 2024

I have been a client of Orlys for the past 4 years. She is a wonderful therapist that listens & is able to give great feedback.

Reviewed May 2024

She’s thoughtful, always listens and get you to stop rambling to get to the point of the matter

Reviewed November 2023

I have been seeing Orly for the last three years. She has helped me with the loss of my father and relationship heartache. Orly is a fantastic listener and I would recommend anyone working with her.

Reviewed July 2023

Great listener and pushes gently

Reviewed May 2023

Orly is a great therapist, she listens and give great feedback.

Reviewed December 2022

When I had my first session with Orly, I could tell she genuinely cares for her clients. She is thoughtful and really listens to the person and their feelings. I would highly suggest Orly for therapy sessions. I was feeling so many negative emotions before I met with Orly but she talked them through with me and I am extremely happy to say I am in a much better place. She helped me realize something that I had not realized I was going through. I cannot say enough great things about Orly. I have gotten my life back and feel so much more in control. I owe it to working with Orly. Thank you Orly for caring about me and helping me feel like myself again.

Reviewed November 2022

Orly is professional and personable. Has been skilled at presenting thought provoking materials and suggestions.

Reviewed November 2022

Great person who listens and cares.

Reviewed November 2022

Orly has been my therapist for the last 2 years and I absolutely love our sessions!

Reviewed June 2022

Highly recommend.

Reviewed February 2022

Orly is absolutely wonderful! I look forward to her weekly resources and prompts. She is impartial, unbiased, and genuinely thoughtful.

Reviewed December 2021

Orly Is a great listener and reminder of some thing I’ve mentioned. She’s also a great motivator and provoker an insight on myself.

Reviewed December 2021

Orly listens, she asks questions that help me get to the root cause of my issue, she is honest and direct but doesn't judge and truly cares. I really look forward to my weekly conversations with her.

Reviewed November 2021

Orly has been wonderful to work with so far, she is very prompt and thorough in her responses and is very compassionate. She is a great listener and has some helpful suggestions for practices that help me to implement what we have discussed in sessions. I like that she provides exercises to work through.

Reviewed September 2021

Orly is very easy to chat with and provides good advice when you ask for it but can also simply listen to what you have to say if that is what you want in that moment. She sends weekly essays to all of her clients about general topics, and those essays are very nice.

Reviewed July 2021

Orly has been really great in helping me deal with the issues I've had since coming aboard. She's patient and objective when needed as well.

Reviewed July 2021

She's so patient and compassionate. It's easy to open up to her.

Reviewed May 2021

I feel that I am in very good hands with Orly. She provides exactly the right amount of deep support, provocative questioning, analysis, and listening. She is no-nonsense and delightful; I look forward to our sessions and find myself calmer, more forgiving of self, more adventurous, and more thoughtful. I highly recommend Orly, I've seen noticeable progress since beginning our sessions.

Reviewed May 2021

Orly really understands my background and culture. She has helped me identify issues that I could not put into words. She is very professional and kind. She is also quite perceptive. I feel that she is someone that has not only extensive professional experience but also life experience. I am very happy that I was paired with Orly as my counselor.

Reviewed April 2021

Patient understanding helpful caring

Reviewed April 2021

Ms. Orly is very approachable and appreciative with the things I tell her about life/stories/problems. She gives worksheets or exercises to make me fully understand myself. She is very supportive with the things I tell her I do such as my hobbies and likes. She is also very considerate and will always encourage you to see ways to make your life better and find answers when you are anxious. Overall, I recommend her a lot! You’ll not regret having her.

Reviewed March 2021

I feel listened to by Orly, deeply and with understanding. I feel she wants to help me, not with tricks but with real conversation and understanding, providing me advice and knowledge that gives me food for thought.

Reviewed March 2021

Orly takes the time to listen and respond to you based on your statements, not based on what she wants to tell you. She puts effort in each day and responds quickly to messages in between sessions. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed March 2021

Orly has been an amazing part of my transformation in my matriculation to being a person for myself this making everyone around me better.

Reviewed February 2021

Thank you for your guidance and support! I wanted to get therapy for 3 reasons and we are focusing on 2 of those reasons which are prioritized right now. I have been finding her advice useful and I am looking forward to continue working together.

Reviewed February 2021

I love meeting with Orly weekly. She has helped me work through some of the issues I've been dealing with over the last few months.

Reviewed January 2021

Orly is a wonderful, empathetic listener and a true support person if you are having trouble coping by yourself. Highly recommend!

Reviewed December 2020

Wonderful counselor! Very skilled and compassionate.

Reviewed December 2020

Dr. Katz is kind and knowledgeable, there's comfort in her care knowing that.

Reviewed November 2020

Orly is easy to talk to and kind. A very supportive person who listens to you.

Reviewed November 2020

Orly has been very helpful in our first two sessions.

Reviewed September 2020

Orly is easy to talk to, offers excellent feedback and makes me feel comfortable.

Reviewed September 2020

She is kind, respectful, and thought provoking.

Reviewed August 2020

She's a wise person that knows how to analyze a situation. Even the pitfalls of a decision

Reviewed August 2020

She is amazing. Listens and responds after all informarion is laid out.

Reviewed August 2020

Orly is amazing, and super helpful, patient, insightful, and easy to talk to. I look forward to our weekly video chats and feel grateful to have a neutral party to speak to about things that I may not want to openly discuss with family and friends.

Reviewed August 2020

Orly is a great listener. She asks questions that allow you delve deeper into issues and get to the heart of the matter. Her ability to provide a different perspective than you might not otherwise consider was very helpful to me. I highly recommend Orly!

Reviewed August 2020

Orly is amazing and patient with me. I've been with her for about 2 years I'd say and since she's my first ever therapist I really appreciate her efforts to help me with the things I need help with.

Reviewed July 2020

Orly listens to me and provides constructive ideas on how I can decrease my stress levels.

Reviewed July 2020

She is very straight forward and practical in her approach, while still super empathetic and understanding. She has expertise in a wide range of areas, so she gives great advice and I feel safe coming to her to ask for help.

Reviewed July 2020

Orly has helped me tremendously by listening and providing me with actionable tools that I can use. Orly is responsive, compassionate and informative. I have enjoyed working with her and am excited for this journey of growth and self discovery.

Reviewed May 2020

Orly has been great. She seems to understand my issues even when I can’t put them into words. She’s reliable, empathetic, and insightful. I feel so much better after our conversations and written communications.

Reviewed May 2020

Orly is very compassionate and quick learner so that I don’t need to explain same things over and over again. I like her sincere advice and feel like she has been known for some time. Very comfortable to talk to!

Reviewed April 2020

I personally think that she cares a lot about her clients including me. She would give me activities to divert my attention to positive things.

Reviewed April 2020

She is AMAZING!! What else is there to say? She is perfect for Me, I cannot speak as to how she would fit with someone else, but for Me, the algorithm worked well. As for her competence and expertise, to be able to dispense the clear, concise and helpful advice she gives by phone, no less, is unbelievable. Again, she is Amazing. I am very grateful to have met her.

Reviewed March 2020

Orly is the consummate professional, flexible and insightful. I highly recommend.

Reviewed January 2020

Orly was helpful and gave the right balance of empathy and advice.

Reviewed January 2020

Orly is wonderful in that she is a problem solver- she wants to give you the tools to help yourself and some helpful perspective, but her end goal is that you no longer need therapy. I find that so refreshing when I have felt difficulty in making progress with other counselors.

Reviewed January 2020

She's very patient, understanding, and is a great listener.

Reviewed December 2019

Absolutely amazing and helps me develop an awareness about myself that now makes me more confident In myself and how to manage certain situations.

Reviewed November 2019

Orly has been great in helping me understand boundaries and how to create them for myself. She’s also made me aware of unhealthy communication patterns that I often don’t recognize. Extremely insightful.

Reviewed November 2019

Orly Katz is an incredible therapist who is clearly very experienced and passionate about what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking help. My first session with her definitely made me feel more optimistic about how therapy can help me see positive change in my life. Thank you, Orly!

Reviewed November 2019

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Understands my concerns and offers relate able advice.

Reviewed September 2019

Orly is great and is very empathetic. It was great meeting Orly! Can’t wait to continue with my therapy.

Reviewed September 2019

I think that Orly is an excellent counselor. She is experienced, kind, caring and patient. She has the ability to assess and understand a problem very quickly, allowing her to dispense the most productive resolution. I love her, I think she's great!

Reviewed September 2019

Orly Katz has a good grasp of counseling techniques and knows the right questions to ask. She is friendly and willing to move in a different direction when I need to.

Reviewed July 2019

I feel lucky to have Orly as my counselor. She is very caring and can remember everything I said. She can often figure out the root cause after my long, tedious explanation. That's like a Ah-ha moment. Will keep in touch with her as long as I can!

Reviewed July 2019

Orly Katz has helped me so much with my anxiety and is helping me learn to manage life’s stresses.

Reviewed July 2019

Orly is a good listener and has provided me with good insight on myself and what I'm goin through.

Reviewed March 2019

Orly has been an awesome resource for me. She knows what she is doing, she is respectful and most importantly, extremely helpful.

Reviewed March 2019

Ms. Katz has been a monumental help for me since I started this process. I can't thank her enough for the things she has taught me that I have started to incorporate into my life.

Reviewed January 2019

Very supportive and responds very quickly.

Reviewed December 2018

Orly has been nothing but helpful. She is extremely knowledgeable and super easy to talk to! She has an extremely broad perspective and is able to put herself in my shoes in a way that makes me feel like I’m not speaking with a “lay on the leather couch and talk about your problems” kind of therapist. Our conversations are productive and yield results.

Reviewed November 2018

She was so helpful to me. Just in our first session, she made me realize something and I made some small adjustments and things so far have been working it's way up.

Reviewed September 2018

Felt really good to talk to someone who has pretty good feedback and advice.

Reviewed September 2018

Orly is a patient and understanding counselor with the admirable ability to re-contextualize my anxieties in a way that allows me to acknowledge their causes, as well as figure out how to address them.

Reviewed September 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Orly Katz offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Orly Katz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Orly Katz speak?

Orly Katz speaks English and Hebrew.

How many years of experience does Orly Katz have?

Orly Katz has 16 years of experience.

Where is Orly Katz licensed to practice?

Orly Katz is licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia.

Does Orly Katz accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Orly Katz does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Orly Katz offer?

Orly Katz offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Orly Katz?

Orly Katz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Orly Katz?

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