About Jenny
Jenny Cortez is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Jenny speaks both English and Spanish and practices in California.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals.
How Jenny works
Sessions include conversations that are direct and grounded in everyday life. Jenny aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. She works collaboratively to set priorities and to build coping skills for panic attacks, mood swings, and social anxiety.
She also supports people facing divorce, communication problems, forgiveness struggles, and other life transitions. Her approach is practical and goal-oriented while still attentive to emotions. Typical work involves setting clear short-term goals, practicing skills between sessions, and checking progress often.
That way people can see small changes add up. Parents and individuals who are worried about starting therapy will find straightforward language and step-by-step planning. Jenny recognizes that signing up for help takes courage and she frames the first sessions around what matters most to the person seeking support.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Jenny uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change patterns of thinking that make anxiety, panic, and low mood worse. CBT sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, and practicing skills between meetings to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to zero in on specific, achievable steps. This approach looks for existing strengths and small changes that lead to fast, noticeable progress, which can be useful for dealing with communication problems, divorce transitions, and self-esteem work.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before to decide whether CBT, solution-focused work, or a blend fits best. The plan can change as progress is made and new needs arise.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversation and skill practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text work well for short updates, reflection between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life.
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