- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Adriana
Adriana Cortes is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She brings 13 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or issues with self-esteem. Parents reading this will find a practical, steady approach to parenting concerns and related life stressors.
She helps people who are coping with addictions, changes in motivation, grief, and compassion fatigue. Adriana also supports people facing intimacy and relationship struggles, body image and eating concerns, sleep problems, anger, and bipolar-related challenges.
Background and approach
Her work includes attention to adoption and foster care issues, blended family and family of origin difficulties, and caregiver stress. Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. Adriana treats each person as the expert on their life and focuses on building practical skills that fit daily routines.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with clear steps to try between meetings. Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and behaviors linked to mood, anxiety, and addiction. She works with people to develop coping plans, improve communication, and rebuild confidence.
Progress is measured by real changes people notice in their day-to-day lives. Sessions are offered in English and take place through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Adriana emphasizes flexibility so therapy can fit into busy family schedules.
Those interested begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.
What Adriana works with
Everything Adriana lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Adriana helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches and online care that fit family life
Evidence-based techniques focus on concrete skills and behavior change. One common approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity scheduling, and step-by-step plans to break down problems. This helps people manage day-to-day symptoms and stay functioning during hard periods.Another approach targets mood and motivation by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It involves noticing thoughts that lower mood, trying experiments to shift routines, and tracking which changes improve energy and confidence. This work is useful for depression, low motivation, and self-esteem concerns.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Adriana will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats offer practical benefits for busy lives. Video sessions are close to an in-person meeting and allow visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting schedules and work routines.
Questions people ask about Adriana
What kinds of concerns does Adriana help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, bipolar-related struggles, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused. She works with clients to set practical goals and try concrete steps between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and behavior concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Adriana offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow different ways to connect.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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