What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Best counselor I've ever had. Great listener. Very knowledgeable. Professional- comfortable setting. ”
AOLess than 1 month ago
“Absolutely, here’s a shorter, powerful version:
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Cortes Counseling, LLC changed my life. From the very first phone call, I felt genuine warmth and zero judgment. They took the time to truly understand my struggles with anxiety and trauma, then matched me with a therapist who felt like he had been waiting for me. He created a safe space where I could finally let my guard down, blending deep compassion with practical tools I still use every day. We didn't just talk—we dug into the roots of my patterns, and for the first time, I actually broke them.
The office is calming and impeccably kept, and their telehealth option is seamless without ever feeling less personal. Scheduling is flexible, billing is transparent, and the entire team genuinely cares. I came in feeling broken and hopeless; now I sleep better, my relationships are healthier, and I finally feel like myself again. If you're on the fence, let this be your sign. This is the real deal.”
LSLess than 1 month ago
About Joshua Cortes
Focus areas
Anger Management
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Stress
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Depression
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Children (<13)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Groups
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Adlerian
Biofeedback
AEDP
Christian Counseling
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Joshua Cortes
I am the Founder and CEO of Cortes Counseling. My specializations and expertise are in: anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma/PTSD, career counseling, psycho-religious counseling, couples & marriage counseling, separation & divorce, child & family therapy, and parenting counseling.
Cortes Counseling also offer generalists and specialists services with expertise in differentiated diagnoses and prognoses ranging from mild to severe mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders. We Service all of New Haven County and Fairfield County areas.
Our practice has clinical specialties in working with children, young adults, adults, couples/marriages, & families. We also utilize an abundance of theoretical and empirical schools of Psychology, Theories, and Interventions/Modalities in clinical practice that fit the needs of a wide array of clients presenting concerns.
I accept most insurances, including: Husky/Medicaid, Medicare, Connecticare, UnitedHealthCare (UHC), Optum, Oxford, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Carelon, Anthem, BlueCross Blue Shield (BCBS), Magellan, and Tricare/Humana, as well as Out-of-Pocket clients.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Specialties:
Anxiety
Depression
Anger Management
Trauma/PTSD
OCD
Personality Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorders
Bipolar
ADHD/ADD
Behavioral Disorders
Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Career Counseling
Psycho-Religious Counseling
Couples & Marriage Counseling
Separation & Divorce
Child & Family Therapy
Parenting Counseling
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Josh is from the Bronx, NY; and in his free time he enjoys studying Psychology, Psychiatry, Language, Religion, Philosophy, Cosmology, Physics, Astrophysics, and Metaphysics. For hobbies, he participates in mixed martial arts, boxing, making music, and is also a former competitive bodybuilder. Josh also creates therapeutic long-form virtual content on YouTube to provide his psychological and psychiatric findings in his research of the social work world. Josh is charismatic, empathetic, conscientious, forthright, & strongly believes that the underlying unconscious/identification of a person is always seeking to find equilibrium with the ego, id, and the super-ego. Which is a state in which every working part of a person’s psychology is in harmony. So that what they unify in construction, works at its most effective and efficient.
As the great Clinical Psychologist Sigmund Freud once said:
“A man should not strive to eliminate his complexes, but to get into accord with them; they are what legitimately directs his conduct in the world.”
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In-network insurances
Aetna
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Office location
Joshua Cortes, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Southern Connecticut State University, Master's in Clinical Social Work
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
- National Association of Social Workers
NPI number
1912633892
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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3 reviews
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Best counselor I've ever had. Great listener. Very knowledgeable. Professional- comfortable setting.
Less than 1 month agoAO
Absolutely, here’s a shorter, powerful version:
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Cortes Counseling, LLC changed my life. From the very first phone call, I felt genuine warmth and zero judgment. They took the time to truly understand my struggles with anxiety and trauma, then matched me with a therapist who felt like he had been waiting for me. He created a safe space where I could finally let my guard down, blending deep compassion with practical tools I still use every day. We didn't just talk—we dug into the roots of my patterns, and for the first time, I actually broke them.
The office is calming and impeccably kept, and their telehealth option is seamless without ever feeling less personal. Scheduling is flexible, billing is transparent, and the entire team genuinely cares. I came in feeling broken and hopeless; now I sleep better, my relationships are healthier, and I finally feel like myself again. If you're on the fence, let this be your sign. This is the real deal.
Less than 1 month agoLS
Less than 1 month agoTA
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What practice does Joshua Cortes work with?
Joshua Cortes works with Cortes Counseling LLC.
Where is Joshua Cortes's office located?
Joshua Cortes has 2 office locations in Oxford, view full addresses on Joshua Cortes's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Joshua Cortes?
Joshua Cortes frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Joshua Cortes on their profile.
What languages does Joshua Cortes speak?
Joshua Cortes speaks English.
How do patients rate Joshua Cortes in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Joshua Cortes. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.