Marianela Cortes, LCSW, RPT-S

I am a bicultural/bilingual therapist with over 20 years experience working with clients of all ages. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Certified FEMA Disaster Mental Health Counselor, and EMDR Informed Therapist. There is no better feeling as a therapist than seeing clients realize and embrace their inner strengths, humbling resilience, and acquire the skills to manage their struggles in healthier and more fulfilling ways. Clients often tell me that they feel safe in sharing their true feelings, supported in being vulnerable, and secure in sharing experiences that they have never talked about with anyone. Clients often share that they had reservations about where therapy would lead them, but with guidance and support, they feel more empowered and secure in who they are and lead a life of authenticity and greater love, for others and themselves. I value the courage it takes to seek therapy and see myself as an ally in providing clients the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Experience

In my over 20 years of experience, I have been fortunate to utilize my skills in working with a variety of clients of varying ages and needs. My experience within community mental health, a therapeutic high school, and private practice has provided me the opportunity to work with clients of all ages focusing on trauma, abuse, and grief. My focus on providing trauma informed care to help clients work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD has led me to create my private practice Heal to Thrive Counseling. I am proud to provide a place where clients of all ages can feel understood, supported, and encouraged to seek guidance in how to heal from the wounds of the past and feel they can thrive in the future.