Lys Cortes
LMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
285 Middle Country Road, Suite LL5, Smithtown, NY 11787
Let's Connect (631) 849-0387
You’re about to take the first step in facing a challenge in your life that may feel too big to carry on your own. That’s a brave and important decision. This journey deserves the right therapist—someone who will walk alongside you with kindness, compassion, and authenticity.
I'm a bilingual therapist (English & Spanish) working with individuals of all ages, couples and women. Therapy with me is not about quick fixes—it's about real conversations, meaningful growth, and creating lasting change. If you're ready to feel more grounded, empowered, and understood, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I utilize an eclectic approach that is tailored to your individual needs in order to achieve the most effective and lasting results. Depending on what your goals, I'll integrate techniques from CBT, DBT, Crisis Intervention, Family Systems, and other evidence-based practices. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
Whatever brings you here, I look forward to learning your story and working together to help you move toward the life that you want to live. I invite you to reach out when you're ready. I'd be honored to be a part of your journey.
Call or Email Lys Cortes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (631) 849-0387
Let's Connect (631) 849-0387
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- Allied Benefit Systems, Inc.
- AllOne Health
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Geico
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- HealthFirst
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- MagnaCare
- Meritian Health
- Mutual of Omaha EAP
- Northwell Direct
- Optum
- Oxford
- Palmetto GBA
- Progressive
- SAFECO
- State Farm Insurance Companies
- Surest
- The NY State Insurance Fund
- Trustmark Insurance Company
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Workforce Assistance Program
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 126308 Lys Cortes
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Bilingual
- Women's Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Women's Issues