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Cortez Psychological Services, Inc.
Dr. Christina Cortez
Dr. Cortez is a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, and founder of Cortez Psychological Services, Inc. She earned her PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) from Antioch University and trained in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care before opening her private practice. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness based CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and offers in depth evaluations for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and autism.
Outside the office, she's a mom, partner, home decorator, sourdough baker, and lover of a good home project, ocean sunsets, and the sound of the waves.
Are you holding it all together but quietly struggling?
Welcome to a calm corner of the internet where overwhelming feelings get manageable, practical tools take root, and the psychology finally starts to make sense.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where your culture, identity, and worldview are deeply respected.
✔ Virtual & in-person
✔ Soy bilingüe; hablo español
Begin by scheduling a free, zero pressure consultation to ask your questions and see if we are a good fit.
Your journey starts with a conversation.
Your journey starts with a conversation.
Growth happens through honest connection and deep self reflection. In our sessions, I blend psychology with humor, culture, and metaphor, treating vulnerability as the foundation for real change.
Whether you are looking for in person therapy, or telehealth anywhere in California my practice is designed to help you heal and grow.