Michael Cortina

Michael Cortina is a skilled Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience dedicated to supporting adolescents, families, and young adults through life's many transitions. He understands that adolescence can be a turbulent time for both parents and their children. With patience and a compassionate approach, Michael aids parents who often feel overwhelmed by power struggles, guilt, and frustration regarding their children's emotional well-being. As young individuals venture into high school, college, and their careers, they encounter new challenges that can stall their progress. Michael employs a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental methodology to help guide his clients through these periods of uncertainty.

His expertise encompasses a wide array of critical issues, including depression, anxiety, self-injury, and teen substance use, such as vaping. Michael has also facilitated parent education classes and professional seminars focusing on pressing concerns like bullying, suicidal thoughts, and school-related issues. Through person-centered, mindfulness-based, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, he is committed to fostering emotional resilience in young people and their families, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in a complex world.