Therapist profile
Nancy Cortez , LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 84053
- NPI1619614518
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Nancy
Nancy Cortez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, anger, grief, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Nancy works from a straightforward, person-centered stance. She treats the client as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps that build on existing strengths. Conversations tend to be goal-oriented and down-to-earth rather than theoretical.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix means sessions can include looking at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, spotting patterns that keep problems going, and creating small experiments to try between meetings. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and help people manage day-to-day reactions more effectively.
Nancy also pays attention to cultural background and seasonal mood changes when they matter to a person's situation. She has worked with concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and self-harm thoughts. She brings these focus areas into practical planning rather than abstract labels.
For people unsure where to start, Nancy uses brief, concrete tools first. That can mean building a short list of steps for handling a tough conversation, practicing a new response to anger, or testing a thought-change exercise. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set priorities.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the client says so the person feels heard and can find their own solutions; this approach helps with self-esteem, grief, and processing difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, anger, and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and quick experiments to move a problem forward; it suits people who want concrete changes they can test between sessions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approach or combination fits their goals and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a fixed method.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Many people use sessions to rehearse a difficult conversation, test a breathing or thought-change exercise, or track progress weekly, which can fit into ordinary routines without major disruption.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, feel building resentment, or struggle with work-related frustration. Anger is described as one of several concerns she works with.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
She combines Client-Centered, CBT, and Solution-Focused methods to identify triggers, test new responses, and build practical strategies. Sessions emphasize clear steps and short exercises to try between meetings.
What experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns. That experience informs practical, skills-based work with clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. Her practice is located in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client's location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and planning conversation.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.