I have dedicated my career to assisting people reach their goals and lead a happier, healthier life. As a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois for the last 25 years, I've enjoyed working with diverse individuals with a wide spectrum of needs and concerns. Much of these concerns include issues with depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ challenges. I also help many people who have experienced trauma.
As a therapist, I recognize that many factors contribute to the level of care a person may need, therefore, I don't use a cookie cutter approach. I try to adapt my style to the individual. Sometimes a person is stuck in a certain stage of life or career or needs validation on the approach they are choosing. I work with that person on breaking open the barriers and providing support for their next step. My counseling style is person-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach includes motivational interviewing and is trauma informed, in addition to cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Addressing personal issues, transitions, and change can be stressful but you don't have to address them alone. I can assist you in moving confidently towards your goals so that you can experience a happier and more fulfilling life.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149008229
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Teresa Cortas. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Working with my therapist has been a positive supportive experience.
Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Teresa has helped me through a very difficult change in my life. I speak very highly of her and would recommend everyone to her!
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
She’s super nice and supportive. She gives me a calm escape from the anxiety tornado in my head
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Teresa is very concerned and emphatically responds to my concerns
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
She’s a very knowledgeable and understanding person who uses a lot of tools that I’m sure she has honed over her many years of experience. She made it very easy for me to open up and trust her with my most vulnerable states of mind at any given time, and I’m sure she will be a huge help down the line to me and many other people who find their way to BetterHelp!
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Teresa is very insightful and really understands everything. She’s amazing!
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties