Teresa has helped me through a very difficult change in my life. I speak very highly of her and would recommend everyone to her!
Teresa Cortas, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Teresa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Teresa. View 25 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
She’s super nice and supportive. She gives me a calm escape from the anxiety tornado in my head
More about Teresa
- 25 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I have dedicated my career to assisting people reach their goals and lead a happier, healthier life. As a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois for the last 25 years, I've enjoyed working with diverse individuals with a wide spectrum of needs and concerns. Much of these concerns include issues with depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ challenges. I also help many people who have experienced trauma.
As a therapist, I recognize that many factors contribute to the level of care a person may need, therefore, I don't use a cookie cutter approach. I try to adapt my style to the individual. Sometimes a person is stuck in a certain stage of life or career or needs validation on the approach they are choosing. I work with that person on breaking open the barriers and providing support for their next step. My counseling style is person-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach includes motivational interviewing and is trauma informed, in addition to cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Addressing personal issues, transitions, and change can be stressful but you don't have to address them alone. I can assist you in moving confidently towards your goals so that you can experience a happier and more fulfilling life.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Teresa Cortas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376050369.
- LCSW · Illinois · 149008229 · Expires November 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Teresa Cortas
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Teresa has helped me through a very difficult change in my life. I speak very highly of her and would recommend everyone to her!
She’s super nice and supportive. She gives me a calm escape from the anxiety tornado in my head
Teresa is very concerned and emphatically responds to my concerns
She’s a very knowledgeable and understanding person who uses a lot of tools that I’m sure she has honed over her many years of experience. She made it very easy for me to open up and trust her with my most vulnerable states of mind at any given time, and I’m sure she will be a huge help down the line to me and many other people who find their way to BetterHelp!
Teresa is very insightful and really understands everything. She’s amazing!
Teresa is absolutely wonderful. She is kind, thoughtful, caring, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun too. She is easy to talk with and is a good listener. I really enjoy working with her and she is very helpful to me. I am so glad that I was connected with her through BetterHelp!
Teresa is very kind and understanding. She really seems to pay attention to all of the emotional things I am going through.
Teresa is wonderful! Honestly, she’s probably my 6th therapist but she’s the best!!! She truly listens and makes you think and asks questions no one has ever thought to ask me
Teresa has been valuable from day one and the longer I work with her the better the therapy gets.
Teresa is very easy to talk to. She's very supportive and insightful. She's very good at helping me and guiding me to see clearer when my mind and emotions are a mess.
Teresa has helped me overcome self esteem, confidence and trauma issues in the past year. With her help I have been able to analyze and reframe old patterns of thinking (and behavior) that were detrimental to my growth and improvement as the person I know myself to be. This time with her has proven to be extremely beneficial while traveling through tangible difficulties in my life such as toxic friendships, assault, cultural traumas and feeling unworthy of greatness. I am extremely grateful to her for her patience, understanding, and sternness when delivering necessary truths. You will not regret opening up to her <3
Teresa is excellent at her job. She is truly knowledgeable on all the issues and concepts I came to BetterHelp for assistance with, and she always maintains a perfect balance between compassion and professionalism in all of our sessions. I’m deeply grateful to BetterHelp for referring my case to her.
Teresa has helped and supported me during a challenging year. Meeting with her weekly has made a huge difference in the quality of my life and relationships during this time, and her approach has cultivated healthy changes in my way of looking at and doing things. I look forward to talking with her, and am thankful to have found her through BetterHelp!
She’s amazing!!
She is great!!!! And really listens!!!!
Teresa was a wonderful, supportive, helpful resource for me when I was struggling with having to make decisions regarding my elderly mother. I don’t know what I would have done without her help. Since then she has been there for me with her sound advice and thoughtful encouragement through my everyday ups and downs. She’s a gem.
Teresa is very caring and non-judgmental person. I value her advice and willingness to help me through very difficult matters. She is willing to find a time that works with my schedule even though they are not her normal working hours and I appreciate her extra effort always. She is timely with chat messages when meeting is not available. I highly recommend Teresa.
I have deeply appreciated Teresa's help in recent months as I have navigated some family health issues and some upcoming potential big changes. She is kind, smart, and challenging. I feel that she really supports finding and pursuing what is best for me, in all its complexity.
I've been seeing Teresa for a few months now, the first time I've seen a therapist since I was in college (which was many years ago!). She's helped me so much. A fantastic listener, able to distill her observations, and offer actionable tools to manage through what faces me. Therapy isn't easy, but I always feel good (or like I discovered something new about myself) after each session.
I don’t know what else to say other than Teresa is great. She’s professional, kind, gives very good advice, and listens deeply.
Teresa is a very compassionate and kind person. I felt comfortable immediately talking to her. She is very wise!
Teresa is able to talk with me very naturally and intentionally while being effective in communicating anything with me and guiding my thoughts. Teresa is motivational, confident and is a therapist I can feel confident and secure in going to to propel me to the mental space I want to go/be in.
Insightful, good listener.
Although working with Teresa for only a short period of time, it has been a positive experience that I know will prove fruitful as she gets to know me better and the challenges I’m working through. I look forward to each session.
My first session went great. Really excited to continue.
Frequently asked questions
Does Teresa Cortas offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Teresa Cortas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Teresa Cortas speak?
Teresa Cortas speaks English.
How many years of experience does Teresa Cortas have?
Teresa Cortas has 25 years of experience.
Where is Teresa Cortas licensed to practice?
Teresa Cortas is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Teresa Cortas accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Teresa Cortas does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Teresa Cortas offer?
Teresa Cortas offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Teresa Cortas?
Teresa Cortas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Teresa Cortas?
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