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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Teresa
LCSW licensed in Illinois with 25 years of clinical experience, Teresa Cortas helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, workplace issues, and grief. She also focuses on LGBT concerns, relationships, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and life-stage shifts. Teresa uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her practice.
Teresa keeps sessions straightforward. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps break problems into manageable steps. She works with people who are coping with family problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and those seeking clearer life purpose during midlife or other transitions.
Her approach favors practical tools alongside reflective conversation. CBT techniques are used to identify thinking patterns that keep stress and low mood active. Client-Centered methods shape conversations so people can name priorities and choices. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want change but feel stuck.
Teresa pays attention to how work and gendered expectations affect wellbeing, and she supports people navigating identity questions tied to LGBT concerns. She also helps with forgiveness work and processing grief after losses. Sessions aim to build coping skills and reduce overwhelm so everyday responsibilities are easier to manage.
People who contact her complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
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How Teresa’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people name what matters most. In online sessions this often looks like guided conversation that helps someone sort priorities and choose next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and low mood active. Online CBT sessions can include short exercises, homework between meetings, and reviewing how new strategies worked during the week.
Motivational Interviewing supports people feeling stuck about change. It uses focused questions to clarify motivation and build small, achievable goals in a collaborative way.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to determine which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as needs change.
The biography does not specify which session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it simpler to continue work through life transitions while keeping appointments consistent.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and career issues. Additional focuses include parenting, LGBT concerns, workplace issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Teresa uses a mix of Client-Centered work and practical techniques. She draws on CBT and Motivational Interviewing to combine reflection with concrete skill-building.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not accepted. Sessions are offered to people located where Illinois licensure applies.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.