Dr Chris Cortman has created a safe haven for emotional healing in Sarasota
County, facilitating more than 50,000 hours of psychotherapy in his private practice.  
He specializes in treating emotional trauma (abuse survivors, accident victims,
combat veterans), relationship issues (couples therapy, custody evaluations, family
therapy), depression, anxiety disorders, and other emotional issues.

Awarded a Doctorate Of Psychology in San Diego, CA in 1983, Dr Cortman has been
a Florida licensed Psychologist since 1985.  He has reveled in his ability to connect
with people leading to a successful and thriving career.

Dr. Cortman testifies in court as an expert witness for the State of Florida, consults
at four local hospitals, was Director of Allied Health Practitioners at Sarasota Palms
(now Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Bayside), was former President of the Lower
Westcoast Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association, and has appeared
nationwide on talk radio, including Disney Radio.
Dr. Cortman continues to maintain a successful private practice while pursuing projects that enable him to meet
a larger need for psychological expertise in our communities.  These projects include frequent public speaking,
regular contributions to local newspapers, work on a second publication, prevention curriculum for local schools
based on "Your Mind: An Owner's Manual For A Better Life", and empowering people to attain their most
prized goal...happiness.
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