Jenny Cortez, LCSW

Jenny Cortez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on clear, step-by-step strategies so clients can notice small changes that add up over time.

Jenny draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. She helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and set short-term goals that feel achievable. Sessions are conversational and action-oriented, with simple tools to try between meetings.

Clients bring many kinds of concerns, including trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, and panic attacks. She also helps with communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and mood challenges. The work often centers on practical skills for coping with life changes rather than lengthy explanations.

Jenny aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through their thoughts and feelings. She values collaboration and invites clients to shape goals that match their day-to-day lives. Small steps and clear plans are emphasized over abstract theories.

With 14 years of experience, Jenny balances real-world practicality with warmth. She offers services in English and Spanish and uses a variety of online formats so people can choose what fits their schedule. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she recognizes that courage is part of beginning therapy.

CBT and Solution-Focused Care Online

Jenny uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, simple thought records, and behavior experiments that can reduce anxiety and mood symptoms over time.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, concrete steps toward a client's goals. That approach highlights strengths and quick wins so people can see progress early in the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jenny collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. She checks in regularly to adjust the plan and keeps the work focused on what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy with Jenny is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, homework, or when a written medium feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue progress from different locations.