Joyce Cortes, AMFT, APCC, ATR-P
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About me
I am an experienced Deaf mental health therapist with empathy and compassion, dedicated to supporting both Deaf and Hearing female clients in coping with emotional challenges.
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Working with a Deaf or Hearing female client involves understanding their unique challenges, such as communication barriers, social isolation, discrimination, and mental health issues. Key needs include effective communication methods, supportive social networks, accessible services, and advocacy. Goals often include improving communication, building social connections, achieving career success, and enhancing mental health. Clients desire inclusion, equal opportunities, self-sufficiency, independence, and overall happiness. Addressing these areas ensures they receive the support needed to thrive in both Deaf and Hearing communities.
As a Deaf therapist, I offer tailored support for both Deaf and Hearing female clients. Using ASL, I ensure effective communication, foster self-advocacy, build supportive networks, and address mental health challenges. I also assist with personal and career goals to promote well-being. An interpreter is available for Hearing clients when needed.
I understand the unique challenges clients face and am here to offer empathetic, tailored support. Whether you're struggling with communication barriers, mental health concerns, or career goals, I'm here to help. Please reach out to me—together, we can work towards your well-being and success. CODAs, Cochlear Implantees, and KODAs are also welcome.
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License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
Dominican University of California
University of Phoenix
California State University of East Bay
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$80 - $100Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Self-Pay Only
- Health Partners
- Alliance
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Network Health
- Optum
- Medi-Cal
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Custody Evaluation
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gaming
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Hoarding
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Religious Trauma
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Off-Road Therapy
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Military Families
- Autism
- Hispanic or Latino
- Deaf
- Biracial
- Cancer Survivors
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Black
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
- Asian
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- Teen Moms
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Years in practice
Service types
- Psychological Testing
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- American Sign Language
- English
Website and social media