Marie Cortez, LCSW
Congratulations for seeking help! If you are struggling with anxiety, stress due to academic struggles or family issues, lack of coping skills, depression, emotional disturbance, family conflict, peer relationships, relationship issues and/or self esteem and you are ready to seek professional help, to make positive changes in your life, you have come to the right place. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & as a certified professional life coach, I am here to guide those in need, advocate for the vulnerable and help you through adverse life experiences. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist /Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Connecticut (Lic.: 009597). I hold a CT state certification in school social work.
With 30 years of experience, I have worked in schools/ in home /outpatient & child protection settings. I am experienced with IEP's & 504 plans. Personally, I am a parent & a stepmother. I'm a Type 1 diabetic, familiar with the struggles of living with diabetes. I recently wrote a book where I share my experience living with diabetes.
I offer Individual Therapy, Family therapy, Advocacy & Life coaching
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Executive Functions Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Housing Insecurity Identity Development Immigration Stress Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Parenting Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from AcademicsInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Marie Cortez, LCSW is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Aetna Student Health Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Connecticare Husky United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcareNPI Number
1932609724Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $140 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | -- |
| Tuesday | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Executive Functions Coaching Insight Therapy Motivational Interviewing Positive Psychology SupportiveModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Immigrants LGBQ+ People of Color People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented VeganismMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 30
- License(s): CT-009597
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
- Race(s): Latina
- Gender(s): Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
- Religion(s): Catholic, Christian