Psychotherapy & Trauma-Informed Care in California

Hello, I’m Dr. Christina Cortez, a bilingual psychologist based in Santa Barbara, California, providing therapy services throughout California.

I specialize in trauma informed treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma related concerns.

I draw from evidence based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and somatic techniques, to help clients reduce distress, shift unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My work is grounded in an understanding of cultural identity, family systems, and lived experience. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, with attention to both symptom relief and deeper, sustainable growth.

To learn more, click “About Dr. Cortez” or explore the website. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Support for when things feel heavy and overwhelming

Trauma informed therapy for depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma

I support adults and young adults who are experiencing:

Depression, low mood, or emotional numbness
OCD, intrusive thoughts, or compulsive patterns
Anxiety, rumination, or chronic overthinking
Overwhelming or traumatic experiences that still affects daily life or emotional regulation
Feeling stuck in cycles that are difficult to change
Difficulty feeling grounded, present, or connected

If you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, emotions, or past experiences, therapy can help you create more clarity, stability, and relief.

You’re not alone. Schedule a brief consultation to determine if this is the right fit

Ready to get started?

If you are struggling therapy can help you begin to feel more grounded, stable, and less overwhelmed by your internal experiences.

This 15 minute consultation is a chance to:

Talk about what you are experiencing
Ask questions about therapy and my approach
See if working together feels like a good fit

If you have additional questions, please visit the FAQs tab or reach out through the Contact Me tab.

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Dr. Christina Cortez

Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY35917

Psychotherapy & Trauma-Informed Care in California

Support for when things feel heavy and overwhelming

Ready to get started?

Therapy for people seeking more than symptom management.

Therapy for people seeking more than symptom management.

Therapy for people seeking more than symptom management.

Therapy for people seeking more than symptom management.

Therapy for people seeking more than symptom management.

Therapy for people seeking more than symptom management.

Privacy Policy

Dr. Christina Cortez

Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY35917

Psychotherapy & Trauma-Informed Care in California

Support for when things feel heavy and overwhelming

Ready to get started?

Therapy for people seeking more than symptom management.

Privacy Policy

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