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I am Marie Cortez, the CEO of Your Life Coaching Journey, LLC and Gladys' Counseling Place, PLLC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Professional Life Coach.  I have been in the helping profession for over thirty years and have worked in a variety of settings. My goal has always been to help individuals improve the quality of their lives and support them as they work towards their personal and emotional growth. I believe we all have the potential to do great things in life. 

I turned to life coaching because of its freedom. The beauty of life coaching is that we are not restricted by state barriers. Regardless of your location, if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, today is the day!

The individuals and organizations I work with

Life Coaching is a partnership between the coach and the client.  We will work together to define your goals and create a plan of action. With my professional experience in the helping field, I easily connect with mental health professionals and school educators, because I get their struggles and their passion.   

My personal experience living with type 1 diabetes allows me to assist those living with diabetes reach their full potential- I have walked in your shoes; I feel your frustration and can help you live a healthier life with diabetes. On the other hand, I can also help those caring for their children living with diabetes. I can help you, the caretaker, overcome your fears, about your child’s health and life and give you the tools to empower your children. I am also bilingual (English/Spanish).

  • Are you struggling to find purpose and passion in your life? If you want to change the trajectory of your life, but don’t know where or how to start, life coaching is for you! If you find yourself at a turning point in life, whether you are seeking personal or career changes, Life Coaching can help you transform your life. Connect with your life coach today! 

  • Are you a Mental Health Professional, feeling burnt out, underpaid, overworked, looking to do more with your career? Or are you a mental health professional looking for consultation from another mental health professional? Whether you have been in the field for 5 or 30 years, if this is your state of mind, life coaching can help you achieve your career aspirations and/or career advancement. Connect with your life coach today!

  • Are you a Master level Social Worker looking to get the required 100 hours of supervision to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut? Becoming an LCSW will offer you more professional opportunities. I offer one on one supervision. Connect with me today!

  • If you are a person living with diabetes (type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes), struggling to manage the ups and downs of diabetes; life coaching is for you. If you are struggling to adjust your life to all the changes diabetes brings and you are seeking to improve/maintain the quality of your life, contact me today!

  • Are you the parent of a youth who is living with diabetes and struggling to manage their diabetes? Is your child being defiant with their diabetes, and you are finding yourself lost and scared of their health? Are you struggling to address your child’s behavior and/or their lack of care towards their diabetes? With my experience as a person with type 1 diabetes and my professional skills, I can help you, the caretaker, overcome your fears about your child’s health and life and give you the tools to empower your children. Connect with your life coach today!

  • I have 19 years of experience in the school system as a school social worker and currently hold and maintain my Professional Educator Certification in school social work for the state of CT. With my experience and professional background, I offer the following workshops. 

    • Reducing Stress in the work-place

    • Stress Reduction for Educators

    • Working with students that live with Type 1 diabetes

    • Preventing Social Worker Burnout

    • Self-Care for Mental Health Providers (In  school settings, this can be tailored to all school counselors, school social workers/school psychologists)

    • How Diabetes can affect one's mental health

    • Living with chronic (lifelong) medical conditions

    • NOTE: Given my experience I can also create a PD (Professional Development) suited for the needs of the school as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is coaching different than therapy?

Psychotherapy is focused on addressing mental health issues, often addressing past experiences and trauma to help clients cope with day-to-day challenges. It focuses on developing skills for coping with difficult emotions.

Life coaching, on the other hand, focuses on helping clients set and achieve specific goals, develop new skills, and make positive changes in their lives. Life coaching has a forward-looking and solution-oriented approach. It focuses on helping you align your life with your needs and values, which we will accomplish through deep inquiry and profound self-compassion.

The beauty of life coaching is that we are not restricted by state barriers. Regardless of your location, if you are ready to invest in yourself and improve the quality of your life, sign up today! 

How much does life coaching cost?

One-on-One Life Coaching: My rate is $200.00 per 60 minutes. This 60-minute session on my calendar is just for you. You will have personalized homework assignments and journal prompts, tailored to your goals and needs.

Workshops/Professional Development/Life Coaching with Corporations: starting at $300 and up. Given my professional experience, I can create a PD  (Professional Development) or workshop suited to the needs of the school/organization. 

Free 15-minute consultation!

The purpose of this 15-minute session is to get to know each other, explore your goals, and determine if we're a good match. We will be meeting via video.  Bring your authentic self, and an open mind.