Your mental health & well-being matter! ¡Tu Salud mental y bienestar importan!
Dr. Christina Cortez
California Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY35917
Cortez Counseling
Psychotherapy & Trauma-Informed Care
"Change begins within. When you take the first step toward healing, you open the door to a new way of being."
Welcome!
¡Bienvenidos!
¡Bienvenidos!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your next step? I'm Dr. Christina Cortez, a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist offering care grounded in empathy, cultural responsiveness, and respect for your lived experience. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, relational struggles, and past wounds that continue to echo in the present. My approach is collaborative and rooted in evidence-based practices like EMDR, somatic work, and trauma-informed CBT. Together, we focus on your strengths to foster clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of purpose. If you’re ready to begin, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. You’re not alone—let’s begin this journey together.
¡Bienvenidos!
¡Bienvenidos!
¡Bienvenidos!
¿Te sientes abrumada/o, desconectada/o o insegura/o sobre tu próximo paso? Soy la Dra. Christina Cortez, psicóloga clínica licenciada y bilingüe, y ofrezco un acompañamiento basado en la empatía, la sensibilidad cultural y el respeto por tu cultura.Trabajo con adolescentes y adultos que enfrentan ansiedad, transiciones importantes, dificultades relacionales y experiencias pasadas que aún impactan su vida actual. Mi enfoque es colaborativo y se basa en prácticas respaldadas por la evidencia como EMDR, el trabajo somático y la terapia cognitivo-conductual centrada en el trauma. Juntas/os, nos enfocamos en tus fortalezas para cultivar claridad, conexión y un nuevo propósito. Si estás lista/o para comenzar, te invito a agendar una consulta gratuita de 15 minutos. No estás sola/o—comencemos este camino juntas/os.
Emergency & Crisis Resources
Emergency – Call 911
For any life-threatening emergency.
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988
Free 24/7 national support (veterans press 1).
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Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
Text-based crisis support, available 24/7.
https://www.crisistextline.org
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Behavioral Wellness Crisis Line (24/7)
Call (888) 868-1649
Mental health or substance-use crises, referrals, and mobile response.
https://www.countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness
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Central Coast Hotline
Call or text (800) 783-0607
Confidential emotional and mental health support.
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Domestic Violence Solutions (24/7)
Call (805) 964-5245
Emergency shelter, counseling, and safety planning.
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The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
Call (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
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Noah’s Anchorage (Youth 12–17)
Call (805) 963-8775
Youth shelter and crisis services.
https://www.noahsanchorage.org
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Great News!
I’m now offering in-person appointments in Santa Barbara and am in-network with major insurance providers!