- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Adoption and foster care
About Adriana
Adriana Cortes is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She brings 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns. She also supports work on self-esteem, motivation, relationship and intimacy issues, and grief. Her tone is supportive and focused on practical steps for change.
Adriana believes clients know their own story and brings a strengths-based view to sessions. She helps people identify what is working and what to try differently. Conversations aim to build confidence and practical coping tools rather than only talking about problems.
Her approach centers on clear goals and small, achievable steps. Sessions often look at routine changes, communication skills, and ways to manage overwhelming feelings. She pays attention to how life stresses, caregiving roles, and past family patterns affect daily choices.
Adriana also offers support for adoption and foster care related concerns and for issues tied to aging, attachment, and caregiver stress. She works with people facing eating and sleep difficulties, body image struggles, codependency, and hoarding related worries.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances listening with practical strategies. Adriana frames therapy as teamwork where clients set priorities and try new skills between meetings. This approach is aimed at steady progress and increased confidence in handling life’s challenges.
Approaches that guide online work
Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common method emphasizes building skills for managing anxiety and stress through simple routines, breathing, and behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm. This approach helps people handle daily pressures and regain a sense of control.Another helpful direction centers on motivational and strengths-based strategies. This involves identifying personal values and small actions that align with them, which is useful for addressing addictions, low motivation, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions often break big goals into manageable tasks to make progress feel achievable.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Adriana works with clients to figure out which techniques match their goals, preferences, and life demands. She invites input and adjusts plans as needs evolve so therapy stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list supported session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online therapy because it can fit into work or caregiving schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain consistent appointments. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins or flexible timing when life is busy, helping therapy fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Adriana address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related areas such as body image and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-based and practical. She helps people set clear goals and practices small changes to build confidence and reduce distress.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Adriana has 13 years of professional experience working with these concerns in New York and focuses on helping clients find useful, everyday strategies.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.
In which languages can sessions be offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.