Sarasota, Florida

Welcome to Dr. Cortman & Associates

A warm, welcoming environment with trained professionals committed to helping you become the best version of yourself.

OUR practice

OUR THERAPY SERVICES

Here at Dr. Cortman and Associates, you’ll find a warm and welcoming environment with trained professionals whose goal is to help you become the best version of yourself.

Our clinicians work with patients from children (age 3 and up), to teens, adults, and geriatrics alike. Our psychotherapy services include:

Years serving the sarasota community

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions designed to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and more in a confidential, compassionate setting.

Couples & Marriage

Rebuild connection and communication. Our licensed therapists guide couples through conflict resolution and deeper.

Family & Adolescents

Supporting families and young people from age 5 through the teen years—building resilience, communication, and healthy development.

WHAT WE HELP WITH

Common Patient Inquiries

Anxiety

PTSD

Depression

Relationship Issues

Phobias

Panic Attacks

Death/Dying

Coping Skills

Social Anxiety

Substance Abuse

Paranoia

Eating Disorders

Member, American Psychological Association

our founder

Meet Dr. Christopher
Cortman

Dr. Cortman has been a licensed psychologist for over 30 years, serving the Sarasota and Venice communities with dedication, warmth, and clinical expertise.

A frequent contributor to Paradise Magazine’s Well Being column, Dr. Cortman brings both clinical rigor and genuine humanity to every session. His writing spans topics from resilience and baseball to the intersection of psychotherapy and psychiatry.

He leads a team of talented clinicians committed to helping patients—children to seniors—discover their most authentic, flourishing selves.

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PATIENTS HELPED
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PUBLISHED BOOKS

INSIGHTS & ARTICLES

From the Blog

Read our latest blog posts written by Dr. Christopher Cortman

FEBRUARY 28, 2026

Navigating the Resilience

Article written for Venice Gondolier's Well Being in Paradise Magazine. November/December 2022. Brianna was not supposed to live. The...

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NOVEMBER 10, 2025

Baseball is Life

Article written for Venice Gondolier's Well Being in Paradise Magazine. September/October 2022. Unless you are a big fan of T-11 and under...

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July 25, 2025

Psychotherapy & Psychiatry

Article written for Venice Gondolier's Well Being in Paradise Magazine. Having been licensed as a psychologist for 28+ years now, it's easy to...

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professional affiliations

Associations & Memberships

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Take the First Step Today

Reaching out is one of the bravest things you can do. Our compassionate team is ready to help you find clarity, healing, and growth.

Get in touch

We'd Love to
Hear From You

Whether you’re ready to start therapy or just have a question, our team is here to help. Reach out by phone, email, or use the contact form.

Address

871 Venetia Bay Blvd Ste 360 Venice, FL 34285

Phone

(941) 485-8586

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: By appointment

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