About Debra
Guiding You To Discover Inner Peace and Transformation
As a Focusing practitioner, I create a safe and supportive space where your unique, individual process can unfold and be deeply known. My goal is to guide you toward self-discovery, healing, and transformation by helping you connect with your inner experience in a compassionate and empowering way.
I was introduced to Focusing-Oriented Therapy over 25 years ago during a challenging period in my life and it offered life changing results. I have used this powerful practice to deeply listen to myself, gain self-awareness, heal old wounds, release anxiety, and break through stuck places. Through Focusing, I experienced true and lasting transformation, building a profound relationship with myself and learning to live with greater ease, peace, and authenticity.
This personal journey inspired me to specialize in Focusing so I could help others find the same profound transformation. It is a dynamic and deeply healing therapeutic approach that invites us to listen deeply, trust our inner wisdom, and take meaningful steps toward living a more whole and fulfilling life.
I am grateful to facilitate life-changing experiences for others through the practice, teaching, and ongoing learning of Focusing. It is my joy to help people heal, grow, and discover what is truly possible when they tune into themselves with compassion and curiosity.
Debra Cortese
Founder, Focusing Southwest
CFP, CHC, CPT
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Focusing-Oriented Health and Fitness
I’ve spent the past 18 years working professionally in the health and fitness industry, coaching individuals of all ability levels in health and wellness, running, triathlon, strength and conditioning and race production & management. My passion for Focusing led me to integrate its theories and practices into my work, offering clients a new and different way to approach exercise and fitness. Through this approach, clients have felt more supported, found motivation and encouragement without feeling pushed, and achieved more than they expected.
I specialize in working with women who want to feel stronger, boost their energy levels, enhance body confidence, and embrace a holistic approach to fitness. My approach focuses on fostering behavior change by helping individuals clarify their intentions and plan purposeful actions, supported by consistency, patience, and self-compassion. Through this process, clients cultivate sustainable habits that empower them to achieve and maintain their desired results and reach their goals.
I offer Health Coaching and group programs including A Body That Moves and FORward©
Founder, Focusing Southwest
Co-founder, Tri-Now endurance (2010)
CFP, CHC, CPT
