Teresa Cortas, LCSW
- 25 years experience
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Flexible online sessions
About Teresa Cortas
Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, affirming approach that supports LGBTQ+ individuals, women facing workplace or personal challenges, and people navigating midlife shifts. She fosters a non-judgmental space where clients can examine their experiences, work through past wounds, and reconnect with a sense of purpose.
Teresa brings experience addressing depression, anxiety, family dynamics, stress, parenting, relationship concerns, grief, and issues around self-esteem and career. She combines collaborative, personalized therapeutic work with practical coping strategies to help clients practice self-forgiveness and strengthen inner resources. Across sessions she integrates clinical methods aimed at helping clients clarify goals, manage life changes, and cultivate more sustainable ways of coping and relating to themselves and others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teresa Cortas have?
Teresa Cortas has 25 years of experience.
Is Teresa Cortas a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149008229.
In which languages does Teresa Cortas provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Teresa Cortas located?
Teresa Cortas is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Teresa Cortas as my therapist?
You can work with Teresa Cortas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teresa Cortas work with international clients?
Teresa Cortas does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teresa Cortas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Teresa Cortas frequently uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where clients lead the exploration of their concerns and priorities. This approach helps people clarify values, increase self-awareness, and find direction during life transitions.She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that examines patterns of thinking and behavior to develop alternative responses to stress, anxiety, and mood challenges. CBT can help clients learn concrete skills for managing unhelpful thoughts and building healthier habits.
Motivational interviewing is another tool she applies to support change by exploring a person’s own motivations and strengthening commitment to goals, which can be useful for work on career shifts, relationship decisions, or personal growth.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Teresa collaborates with each person to identify the methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and convenience for those with busy lives or mobility constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care that adapts to each client’s routine and comfort level.