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Summary
I'm a bilingual, licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma-informed, multiculturally-sensitive care. I provide remote, compassionate, and sound support to adolescents and adults, addressing a variety of mental health difficulties and fostering holistic well-being.
My approach centers on providing personalized care tailored to your unique background, culture, goals and needs. Together, we will develop specific objectives that support your growth, ensuring you feel heard, validated, and understood within a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
Grounded on a client-centered framework, I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as Somatic Experiencing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness practices, and other therapeutic tools.
My approach centers on providing personalized care tailored to your unique background, culture, goals and needs. Together, we will develop specific objectives that support your growth, ensuring you feel heard, validated, and understood within a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
Grounded on a client-centered framework, I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as Somatic Experiencing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness practices, and other therapeutic tools.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 12 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- BA in Psychology - Chapman University, Irvine, CA
- 1 specialty
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Cortez Counseling
1221 State St Ste 12-91451Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel: (805) 699-6601
Mon7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Christina Cortez has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
BA in Psychology - Chapman University, Irvine, CAGraduated in 2014
University
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CAGraduated in 2020
Masters in Psychology - Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CAGraduated in 2016
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- Dr. Christina Cortez's office is located at 1221 State St Ste 12-91451, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101.
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