Welcome! Whatever brought you here, you are welcome, and we can go at your pace.
Welcome! Whatever brought you here, you are welcome, and we can go at your pace.
Complex Trauma
If prolonged trauma leaves you feeling disconnected, fragmented, or unsafe in your own body, you don't have to carry it alone. Complex trauma can cloud your memory and make staying present feel impossible.
Through holistic therapy and trauma-informed psychotherapy, we can work together to rebuild safety, ground your nervous system, and help you reconnect with yourself, all within a framework of comprehensive mental health services.
General Mental Health & Life Transitions
You don’t need a specific diagnosis to benefit from holistic therapy. Whether you’re navigating a major life change, struggling with daily stress, or simply feeling stuck and seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I provide a compassionate space to process life's challenges, set healthy boundaries, and explore trauma-informed psychotherapy approaches, helping you build a more fulfilling life.
Mood Disorders
Whether you’re experiencing persistent emptiness or cycling between intense highs and exhausting lows, mood disorders can make daily stability feel elusive. These patterns are not a personal failure, nor can you simply force yourself through them.
Holistic therapy provides a supportive approach to understanding your patterns, balancing your mood, and fostering lasting hope. Engaging in mental health services and trauma-informed psychotherapy can guide you toward a healthier emotional landscape.
Anxiety
Anxiety can manifest as endless worry, racing thoughts, and persistent self-doubt, leaving you feeling physically exhausted and mentally drained. When the fear of failure or negative outcomes starts to shrink your life, it’s important to know that support is available. Through our mental health services, including holistic therapy and trauma-informed psychotherapy, we will work together on practical strategies to quiet the noise, restore your confidence, and bring calm back to your day.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Whether you are formally diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring possibilities, you are welcome here. I provide holistic therapy and psychological assessments with a trauma-informed framework for adults, teens and children navigating sensory overwhelm, burnout, masking, and anxiety.
My mental health services are available in both English and Spanish.
ADHD and Attention Difficulties
Feeling constantly scattered, forgetful, or like you’re playing catch-up can be deeply frustrating, especially when you’re trying your hardest. Living with executive dysfunction or restlessness doesn't reflect a lack of discipline. Through holistic therapy and trauma-informed psychotherapy, we can build custom strategies that harness your strengths, create structure, and help you move forward with clarity as you navigate these challenges in your mental health journey.
Sexual & Gender Questions
Navigating questions around sexual or gender identity can bring feelings of confusion, isolation, or societal pressure. You deserve a safe, compassionate space to explore who you are without judgment. Holistic therapy offers a supportive environment where you can process these complex feelings, build confidence, and live authentically. Through trauma-informed psychotherapy and tailored mental health services, you can embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Intense emotional waves, fear of abandonment, and shifting relationships can leave you feeling misunderstood and exhausted. These struggles are a response to pain, not a reflection of your character. With holistic therapy and specialized mental health services, you can learn to regulate intense emotions, create healthy relationship boundaries, and feel anchored in who you are through trauma-informed psychotherapy.
Obsessive Compulsive & Related Disorders
Intrusive thoughts, relentless rituals, or compulsive habits like hair pulling and skin picking can consume your time and energy. You don't have to stay trapped in these exhausting cycles. Through holistic therapy and mental health services, you can shift your relationship to these thoughts, lessen their control, and reclaim your peace of mind with the support of trauma-informed psychotherapy.
Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders
When alcohol or substances become the primary way to cope with pain, anxiety, or trauma, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost control. True recovery involves addressing the underlying distress—not just the behavior. Through our mental health services, we can explore holistic therapy options and develop healthier coping tools, incorporating trauma-informed psychotherapy to work toward lasting recovery at a pace that feels right for you.
Grief & Loss
Grief can shake your foundation, bringing unexpected waves of sadness, anger, or numbness. There is no timeline or single 'right' way to process loss. Engaging in holistic therapy through mental health services can help in navigating these feelings. Therapy isn't about forgetting; it's about learning to carry your loss with greater gentleness while slowly rebuilding hope and meaning, especially in the context of trauma-informed psychotherapy.
Cortez Psychological Services, Inc.
Christina Cortez, PsyD. PSY35917
924 Anacapa Street | Unit 4E | Santa Barbara | California | 93101