- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Evidence oriented
About Adriana
Adriana Cortes is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles around addiction and self-esteem. She centers work on the client’s goals and strengths. Adriana emphasizes practical steps and steady support for people ready to make changes in their lives.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on building motivation, increasing confidence, and developing skills that make everyday life more manageable. Adriana offers a grounded, compassionate style that aims to translate insight into action.
Her background includes long-term clinical experience in New York. Over more than a decade she has supported people dealing with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the fallout of trauma and abuse. She also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, and eating or sleeping difficulties that often accompany emotional struggle.
Adriana works with issues tied to family of origin, attachment concerns, and transitions such as aging or adoption-related challenges. She pays attention to patterns like avoidance, hoarding behaviors, and persistent feelings of emptiness or guilt, helping people notice and change unhelpful patterns.
Her practice style is straightforward and strengths-based. Adriana helps clients set realistic steps, practice new ways of coping, and track progress over time. She supports people through life changes with steady encouragement and clear problem-solving.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and measurable change. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and emotional regulation so people can manage anxiety, stress, and mood shifts more effectively. This involves learning practical tools and practicing them in small steps between sessions.Another frequently used approach focuses on examining patterns that keep problems in place, such as codependent behaviors or avoidance. Work in this area helps people notice triggers, test new responses, and increase confidence in handling difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and needs. That means checking in, trying strategies, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the provided biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Talk with the therapist during the initial steps to decide which session structure will work best for everyday routines and treatment goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to addictions and self-esteem. Other areas include grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and codependency.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based. She focuses on practical steps, motivation, and skill building to help people meet their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people through major life changes and complex emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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