Hi there! My name is Marlene. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I've had the pleasure of working in mental health for over 5 years. I specialize in working with teens and young adults struggling with depression and anxiety. I provide trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive care. It is always my goal to have you feel safe and understood during our time together.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During our first session, we'll talk about the things that bring you to therapy, what you hope to get out of this experience, and the expectations you have of me and of therapy in general. We'll also get to know each other. It's important to feel comfortable with your therapist in order to make progress in therapy, so I want to make sure that you think "we're a good fit". At the end of our first session, we'll make a plan of the things we'll be working on moving forward.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

The thing I'm most proud of, in regards to my clinical approach, is that I truly care about my clients. It's important for me to go beyond just providing evidenced-based care. This means I strive to make each session feel safe and productive, and that I meet you were you are that week. Whether it means working on coping skills or talking about the movie you watched over the weekend, my goal for each session is that our time together will impact your overall well-being positively.

About Marlene Cortes