We are proud to announce that Danitza Ortiz-Rivera has been nominated for the 2025 Marion Lindblad-Goldberg (MLG) Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the family-based mental health field and her deep commitment to the ESFT model.
With seven years of experience in family-based services, Danitza has proven to be an invaluable asset to her team, families, and community. She has played a key role in supporting her newest supervisor, assisting in the incorporation of the ESFT model into supervision practices. Her strong understanding of the isomorphic process has allowed her to integrate assessment tools, apply knowledge, and continually seek opportunities for professional growth.
Danitza’s impact extends beyond her immediate team—she actively collaborates with outside agencies to ensure families receive comprehensive, systemic support. She is especially skilled in maintaining healthy boundaries and guiding families through positive changes in their Negative Interactional Pattern (NIP). Her ability to engage in the social ecology of families, while also drawing from her own lived experiences, allows her to connect deeply and authentically with those she serves.
One of Danitza’s greatest strengths is her intentionality. She deliberately engages families in therapeutic work outside of crisis moments, encouraging meaningful exploration of their Positive Interactional Pattern (PIP). She utilizes assessments as a tool for transformation, ensuring that every step of the therapeutic process is rooted in the true essence of family-based services.
Danitza’s passion for learning is evident in the way she actively seeks growth through supervision, training, and peer collaboration. She is not only committed to her own professional development but also dedicated to enhancing the field of family-based mental health as a whole.
For her steadfast dedication, systemic insight, and unwavering commitment to the ESFT model, we proudly celebrate Danitza Ortiz-Rivera’s nomination for the 2025 MLG Award. Her work has left a lasting impact on families, colleagues, and the field, and we are honored to recognize her for this well-deserved distinction.
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