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Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York

Adriana Cortes

Adriana Cortes, LCSW

New York

Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in New York
LCSW, licence 087837
NPI
1174897755
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

These details come from information Adriana supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Self esteem work

About Adriana

Adriana Cortes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 13 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship or family concerns. She also works with issues related to grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.

Adriana approaches sessions with practical, straightforward conversation. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on building on existing strengths. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that get in the way, and experimenting with small, doable changes between meetings.

Her practice includes attention to more specific concerns such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment questions, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and hoarding. She also addresses bipolar symptoms, anger, and communication problems that affect daily life.

Adriana draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. She uses a results-oriented style that emphasizes clear goals and steps people can try between sessions. You can expect a focus on problem solving, coping strategies, and improving day-to-day functioning.

People who choose her often want straightforward guidance tied to real-life routines. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session, then work together to set goals and priorities.

BHow sessions work

Approaches Adriana Uses and how online work fits

Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that helps identify unhelpful patterns and teaches concrete strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety or depression. This method is useful for people who want clear steps and measurable progress.

Another frequent approach involves coping skills training. That includes learning short-term tools for handling cravings, intense mood shifts, panic, or overwhelming stress. These skills are intended to be used in everyday situations between sessions to reduce distress and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Adriana works collaboratively with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and life demands. She will discuss options and adjust methods as progress is reviewed.

Confirm the session formats before booking to know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, for example by reducing travel time, letting someone join during a work break, or offering a shorter check-in when time is limited. Ask about the specific formats available through the site so you can choose what fits your schedule and daily life.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building on strengths, and trying small, actionable changes between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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