Christie Cortese

I am a Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have a passion for supporting youth, individuals, and couples with improving their mental wellness and working towards living a more comfortable and peaceful life.

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Reaching out for support can feel scary and takes a lot of strength. In my practice, I understand the importance of developing a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, safety, and compassion. I offer a non-judgmental and safe space for individuals who are going through life’s challenges and transitions. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, grief, or loss, I would be honoured to work alongside you.

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Through a strengths-based and client-directed approach, we can work together to establish realistic and attainable therapeutic goals. My practice draws upon a unique blend of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) – informed, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness, meditation, and self-compassion to help support you with reaching your goals. When working with couples, I use The Gottman Method to support our work. I take a personalized approach to create effective treatment plans that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. If you’re wondering if I can help you, please contact me and we can determine together if I am the right fit for you. I practice virtually to serve clients across Ontario.

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When I’m not working, you can find me gardening, tending to my houseplants, being in nature, and spending time with my pets, family, and friends.

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