Michael Cortina, LCSW, LCAC

Michael Cortina, LCSW, LCAC, is an internationally recognized trauma resolution expert and the creator of The Cortina Method© - a groundbreaking, brain-based approach to healing trauma without reliving the pain. A licensed clinical social worker and addiction counselor, Michael is a dynamic keynote speaker, trainer, and thought leader in PTSD treatment and brain-based healing.

His pioneering work on The Cortina Method was published in Frontiers in Psychiatry (November 2024) and has reached global audiences through appearances on ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, and The CW, as well as in 400+ media outlets. Michael has led behavioral health teams across hospital, residential, and community settings and now provides national trainings and master classes empowering clinicians to achieve lasting trauma resolution.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michael Cortina is the founder of The Cortina Method. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michael Cortina has no relevant non-financial relationships.