Cristina Cortéz (She/ Her/ Ella)

LMSW
Accepting Clients

I am passionate about empowering others. My desire is to see all individuals fulfill their aspirations, one step at a time.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Candidate in New York
Supervised by Yolanda Hudson Mines, LCSW-R

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I have provided service to families and children in different walks of life, mainly those who have been traumatized by life experiences, racial disparities, and domestic and immigrant issues.| He prestado servicio a familias y niños en diferentes caminos de la vida, especialmente a aquellos que han sido traumatizados por las experiencias de la vida, diferencias raciales, así como problemas domésticos y relacionados a la inmigración.

My Background and Approach

Social work has been my passion, and I continue to grow as a change agent by being a Hispanic, bilingual, and licensed social worker. I am a grounded individual who is open to learning from my direct service. My experiences have shaped my understanding of how trauma impacts life goals and achievements. In my learning experience, I have focused on trauma-informed education to better enhance my skills as a clinician. | El trabajo social ha sido mi pasión y continúo desarrollándome como un agente de cambio, siendo una trabajadora social hispana y bilingüe. Soy una persona realista, abierta a aprender desde mi servicio directo. Mis experiencias han moldeado mi comprensión acerca de cómo el trauma impacta las metas y los logros personales. En mi experiencia de aprendizaje, me he enfocado en la educación sobre el trauma para mejorar mis habilidades como consejera clínica.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

In my 20+ years of experience, I have been able to learn from those I’ve served. I have been able to ensure that people's voices are heard and validated. I am blessed to have interacted with individuals with cultures different from my own. I’ve learned the ways systems influence lives, positively and negatively, and how individuals are able to overcome traumatic issues successfully. I have been able to learn from those I’ve helped. | En más de 20 años de experiencia he sido capaz de aprender de aquellos a los cuales he servido. Me he asegurado que las voces de las personas sean escuchadas y validadas. Soy bendecida de haber interactuado con personas provenientes de culturas diferentes. He aprendido cómo los sistemas influyen en las vidas (positiva y negativamente) y cómo las personas son capaces de superar experiencias traumáticas exitosamente. He sido capaz de aprender de las personas que he ayudado.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Coaching
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Immigration/Acculturation
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Grief or Loss
  • Men's Issues
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: Español
  • Rate: $20 - 80/session

Reach out to Cristina