- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Family of origin issues
About Adriana
Adriana Cortes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 13 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as relationship and family issues.
She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. Adriana aims to help people take concrete next steps when old patterns feel stuck.
Her background includes long-term work with people managing mood challenges, substance concerns, grief, and changing life roles. She also addresses intimacy questions, parenting stresses, caregiving strain, and issues connected to adoption and foster care.
Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and to change unhelpful patterns that trace back to family of origin issues and attachment concerns. She talks through current problems and how earlier family roles or expectations may still shape reactions and choices.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skill building, and making everyday changes. Adriana encourages small experiments between appointments to test what works. She supports people as they sort priorities, set boundaries, and build better routines.
Work with her is in English and based in New York. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats directly through the booking process.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach helps people identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, then practices alternative responses step by step. Another approach looks at attachment and family of origin patterns to clarify how early roles influence current relationships and emotional reactions; this helps when recurring conflicts or intimacy concerns are present.Finding the right method is collaborative. Adriana will work with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made. The process looks at what is most useful in day-to-day life and adjusts practical strategies accordingly.
The site lists session options during booking, so confirm current formats before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also help when someone prefers not to be on camera, or needs a session that uses less bandwidth. Confirm the exact session formats available during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as eating, sleeping, and caregiver strain.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear goals and skill building. Conversations look at how past family patterns affect present choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people on mood, substance, and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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