Daysi Cortes, MS, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

* Seeing Clients Online Via Telehealth And In Our Hilo Office *

Daysi Cortes, MS, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counseling Professional in the State of Hawaii who received her Master's of Science Degree from Walden University in 2021. She moved to Hawai'i in 2021 to complete her training hours towards licensure. Daysi acknowledges that life experiences can present many challenges that can have an impact on mental health, causing people to feel lost, empty and out of control of emotions that affect many areas of everyday life.

Daysi places value in providing a safe, open, non-judgmental, supportive space that encourages individuals to find their inner strengths, self-acceptance and to build new skills necessary for healing and coping with future challenges and building resilience. She believes that having clients tell their stories is an important part of healing, and she looks forward to listening and helping clients find a place of wellness, self-acceptance & healing. 

Daysi works with diverse clients of all ages experiencing various mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, relationship issues, and more. She also has a passion for working with children and teens. Her passion for helping find wellness inspires her to stay informed and competent in treatment. 

As a therapist, Daysi hopes to provide guidance and help clients reconnect with their emotional wisdom by utilizing approaches that meet their unique needs. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered, Mindful Meditation and Play Therapy. She is also an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider.