Limited TV Series - Dramedy
Mental Health Never Seemed Crazier
The Creators and Writers
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Deborah is an actress, writer, producer, director, and mental health advocate. She started her career performing on the stages in New York City. She began writing for the theater and found great joy in it. She produced several plays and documentaries for which she received awards. Deborah has battled depression for most of her life and ha
Deborah is an actress, writer, producer, director, and mental health advocate. She started her career performing on the stages in New York City. She began writing for the theater and found great joy in it. She produced several plays and documentaries for which she received awards. Deborah has battled depression for most of her life and has dedicated her writing career to addressing the challenges that accompany mental health illnesses,
Blake Otte
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Blake is a writer based in Chicago and she couldn’t be more excited to be a part of such a special project. Born out of a yellow spiral notebook during some of the darkest times of her life, writing The Facility has been the most rewarding experience of her life.
Blake fell in love with writing at an early age because it was the only w
Blake is a writer based in Chicago and she couldn’t be more excited to be a part of such a special project. Born out of a yellow spiral notebook during some of the darkest times of her life, writing The Facility has been the most rewarding experience of her life.
Blake fell in love with writing at an early age because it was the only way out of her own head, so it's extraordinary to see this lifelong love affair play out in a way she never expected.
Sherrii Brentari
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Sherrii Brentari
Sherrii lives in Delaware and is a writer and mother of five talented, beautiful, and crazy kids who have survived the rollercoaster that has been her life. At the age of 27, she was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder. after many years of uncontrollable ups and downs of an undiagnosed mood disorder. One of the upsides of my illness
Sherrii lives in Delaware and is a writer and mother of five talented, beautiful, and crazy kids who have survived the rollercoaster that has been her life. At the age of 27, she was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder. after many years of uncontrollable ups and downs of an undiagnosed mood disorder. One of the upsides of my illness is a collection of unbelievable, often humorous stories to go along with my tumultuous journey. My dream has always been to use these experiences to bring light to mental illness and help others to get help as early as possible. I truly hope some good can come from my story and bring some humor to this very serious subject.
Mental Health Professionals and Series Advisors
Alyssa Cain
Andrea Lahana (MA, LPCC)
Andrea Lahana (MA, LPCC)
Alyssa Cain is a licensed clinical social worker with a trauma-informed background and has been in the counseling field for 10 years. As a survivor of trauma, Alyssa recognizes the importance of overcoming trauma. She is passionate about early intervention and has worked with the Florida Child Welfare System . Alyssa also offers a neurodi
Alyssa Cain is a licensed clinical social worker with a trauma-informed background and has been in the counseling field for 10 years. As a survivor of trauma, Alyssa recognizes the importance of overcoming trauma. She is passionate about early intervention and has worked with the Florida Child Welfare System . Alyssa also offers a neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ affirming atmosphere and therapeutic approaches. Alyssa’s favorite quote is by Carl Jung: “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become”.
Andrea Lahana (MA, LPCC)
Andrea Lahana (MA, LPCC)
Andrea Lahana (MA, LPCC)
Andrea Lahana is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with advanced training in trauma-informed psychotherapy, specializing in all forms of trauma and addiction. She has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and brings a deeply informed, compassionate perspective as a survivor actively engaged i
Andrea Lahana is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with advanced training in trauma-informed psychotherapy, specializing in all forms of trauma and addiction. She has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and brings a deeply informed, compassionate perspective as a survivor actively engaged in her own healing process. This lived experience is central to her commitment to ethical, accurate, and human-centered portrayals of trauma, healing, and recovery.
CREATIVITY - COMMUNITY - CHANGE
Movement through Storytelling
- This TV series project is one of a kind. Through the art of storytelling, we can make a real impact in the lives of others. Entertaining while educating with stories-based on real-life experiences from members of this community will help shine a light on a very broken mental health system.