Josue D Cortes
Hi. I'm Josue. Nice to meet you. I am a generalist practitioner. During our sessions, we'll work at your pace and where you are emotionally. We'll utilize compassion and kindness in a safe setting, plus a mixture of mental health interventions. We'll set a goal and work towards achieving that goal. We'll challenge your negative thoughts.
We will use a variety of tools and perspectives, primarily: psychoeducation, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy,) DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
Don't worry, we don't have to delve deep into your past if you are not ready. Sometimes there is the need to process what you are going through at the moment and have someone to be there and listen - and that's okay. We can start there. You can expect to explore various aspects of your identity in a safe manner that works for you.
First session
In our first few sessions together we'll get an understanding of what brings you to therapy. I'll get to know more about you bit by bit and we'll come up with a "sketch" of the problem, which will become clearer in subsequent sessions. We will design a goal, which may change as therapy progresses. This goal will help keep us on track as we "unpack" and identify coping skills that you can practice and use outside of therapy.
Strengths
Sometimes it's difficult to identify the cause of the dysregulation in the emotions you experience, or it may be difficult to verbalize. Other times you might need skills to utilize after a session. Other times, you need someone to listen to you. We'll start where you are.
Ideal clients
If you're in therapy and show up to the first appointment, it's a win. Sometimes, people are ambivalent about therapy because they're still hurting, or the anxiety, depression are difficult to manage. With kindness, compassion, and understanding, let's keep going. Let's unpack as much as you feel comfortable during session and build skills that you can take outside of therapy to live your life. I've worked with clients from: various industries from tech to manufacturing and law enforcement; different "walks" of life; various spiritual backgrounds; suffering from anxiety, grief, depression, and various forms of trauma; people with various gender and sexual identities; clients overcoming addiction. Clients that are successful in therapy often show up, are curious, and learn to be kind to themselves. Let's work together and take this one bit at a time.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We use CBT to challenge negative thoughts. Most often, CBT is used to treat types of anxiety, depression, substance use, and other illnesses. CBT aids with emotional regulation.
Location
Virtual sessions