"My ultimate goal is to help my clients transform the way they participate in their lives so that they can create more joy, gratitude, and purpose for themselves."

Dr. Cortes, founder of Beginning With You, is a New York City native who moved to Georgia to further her education. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Le Moyne College, completed postgraduate courses at New York University, and holds two Master’s degrees—one in Positive Psychology from Life University and another in Neuroscience from New York University. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Capella University.

Dr. Cortes has been featured in Faces of Life University and has published articles for MindBodyGreen. She also completed Yale University’s renowned course, The Science of Well-Being. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Psychologist in the Metro-Atlanta area and authorizes the children's book, Using Clues to Find the Missing Vowels. Dr. Cortes has been recognized by VoyageATL for two consecutive years. She is dedicated to supporting each patient and student she encounters, striving to create a lasting impact that helps them feel better, learn and heal.