Maya Cortes

If you have been to many therapists and feel like you are just another nameless face, I see you. If other providers have told you, you are too much, I see you. If your family or loved ones have made you feel worthless, I see you. If you have always felt different or you just didn't fit in, I see you. I am here to help anyone, whomever you are. If you are struggling with trauma, narcissistic relationships, alcohol or drug addiction, self-harm or self-abuse I will hold space for you. I will help you develop the tools to feel seen and recover for the long term. Nothing is a quick fix and therapy is the long game. I specialize in helping people who have always felt like the black sheep/the truth tellers in their family find their voice and their individual value. I am an ally of the queer, and marginalized communities as well as a champion for women's rights. I welcome you. I am here to listen to your story and provide trauma-informed care. I am a straightforward therapist who will always tell you the truth. I am transparent, candid, and empathetic. I pride myself on being extremely comprehensive in assessing your situation and taking the time to hear all the details and see your whole picture. There isn't a life story that is too much. Come as you are. I gained my Master Degree from Case Western Reserve University and got licensed as Licensed Social Worker (LSW). I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LCDCIII) with over nine years of clinical experience specializing in trauma recovery, co-occurring disorders, and systems-involved care. My academic background includes focused study in gender and power dynamics, and I specialize in adult co-occurring disorders, applying an integrative and intersectional approach to healing and advocacy. My experience spans forensic psychiatric hospitals, where I conducted competency and malingering assessments; felony court systems, where I facilitated trauma-focused groups and designed dual-diagnosis treatment plans for individuals on probation; and human trafficking, mental health, and drug court programs. I have provided individual therapy in correctional settings, led a dual-diagnosis unit in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and supported survivors of high-control groups, such as cults and abusive wilderness programs. I am deeply committed to serving marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, through inclusive and culturally attuned care. From rural and low-income communities to concierge residential placements for high-risk adults, my work bridges clinical rigor with human dignity. I approach every therapeutic relationship with curiosity, clarity, and deep respect for the complexity of human experience—supporting clients not only in symptom relief but in reclaiming their narratives, agency, and meaning.