PEOPLE ARE MORE THAN WHAT THEY’VE BEEN THROUGH.
Healing is not about becoming someone else. It is about understanding where you've been, taking ownership of where you are, and building toward where you want to go.
FORGE Recovery & Wellness was created around the belief that meaningful change is possible when people have the right support, evidence-informed care, and space to do the work. We approach treatment with compassion, accountability, and respect for the individual behind the diagnosis.
MEET MANUEL ORTEGA, lcsW
Founder & Clinical Director
FORGE Recovery & Wellness was founded by Manuel Ortega, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, trauma-focused care, and clinical leadership.
Manuel's approach is grounded in the belief that people are more than a diagnosis, a difficult chapter, or the things that have happened to them. Therapy should create space to understand those experiences while also helping people develop the tools, ownership, and confidence to move forward.
Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Manuel works with individuals experiencing trauma and other behavioral health concerns using evidence-informed approaches tailored to the person rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Finding. Ownership. Resilience. Growth. Empowerment.