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Welcome!

Cortez Counseling
  • Home
  • Meet Dr. Cortez
  • Comon Difficulties
  • Therapeutic Approach
  • Book Appointment
  • Contact Me
  • FAQ'S - Preguntas
  • Life Coaching
  • Make A Difference
  • No Surprises Act

Meet Dr. Christina Cortez

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As a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist with experience in schools, community agencies, and integrated care, I offer a safe, respectful space where your voice is heard and your experiences are valued. I support you in making sense of your past and moving toward healing.

My Framework

My work is grounded in a deep understanding of how trauma affects the body, mind, soul, and your relationships, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space that fosters healing and growth. As a bilingual Spanish-speaking psychotherapist, I offer a culturally sensitive approach that honors your unique identity, including race, gender, and sexuality, with the goal of empowering you with evidence-based strategies to address the core issues impacting your well-being.


My experience spans adult and adolescent partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and I offer telehealth services for accessible therapy. I'm here to guide you toward meaningful, lasting change, whether you're navigating personal struggles or relationship challenges.


My academic journey includes a Doctorate from Antioch University in Santa Barbara, a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Chapman University. My research focused on the experiences of immigrant parents raising children with special needs, earning recognition for its contributions to social justice and advocacy for immigrant minorities.


Mi estilo de trabajo


Mi trabajo se basa en un experiencia de cómo el trauma afecta el cuerpo, la mente, el alma, y sus relaciones sociales, y me esfuerzo por crear un espacio confiable y sin prejuicios que fomente la curación y el crecimiento. Como psicoterapeuta bilingüe, ofrezco un enfoque culturalmente sensible que honra su identidad única, incluyendo la raza, el género y la sexualidad, con el objetivo de empoderarle con estrategias basadas en la evidencia para abordar los problemas centrales que afectan su bienestar.


Mi experiencia abarca programas de hospitalización parcial (PHP) y programas intensivos para pacientes de salud mental (IOP) para adultos y adolescentes, y ofrezco servicios de telesalud para que la terapia sea accesible para más personas. Estoy aquí para guiarle hacia un cambio significativo y duradero, ya sea que esté navegando luchas personales o desafíos en sus relaciones.


Mi trayectoria académica incluye un Doctorado de Antioch University en Santa Bárbara, una Maestría en Psicología Clínica y un título B.A. en Psicología de Chapman University. Mi investigación doctoral indagó en las experiencias de padres inmigrantes con hijos con necesidades especiales, y obtuvo reconocimiento por sus aportes a la justicia social y la defensa de las minorías inmigrantes.


Faculty Antioch University Santa BarbaraFaculty Pacifica Graduate Institute

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924 Anacapa Street | Unit 3N3 | Santa Barbara | CALIfornia

1.805.699.6601

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I’m now offering in-person appointments in Santa Barbara and am in-network with major insurance providers!