Jennifer Cortez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Jennifer Cortez

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Development Disorder

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Stress Management

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Sandplay

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Play Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Jennifer Cortez

Hi there, I'm Jennifer! I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can truly exhale. A space where you feel comfortable, understood, and able to show up as you are. I bring a warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative approach to therapy, helping children, teens, adults and families navigate life's challenges. My focus I work with children, teens, young adults and families across different stages of life. I especially enjoy supporting children who are working through big emotions, building confidence, or having difficulty expressing what they're experiencing. I also support teens and adults navigating anxiety, stress, identity and life transitions. My approach My approach is warm, collaborative and individualized. I believe you know yourself and you life best, so therapy is a partnership rather than a one-size-fits-all process. Together, we will explored what is bringing you to therapy, better understand the patterns and experiences that may be affecting you, and identify practical tools and strategies. My communication style Clients often describe me as easy to talk to and someone they feel comfortable with quickly. I communicates with warmth, honestly, curiosity and compassion. I welcome questions, feedback, humor,, and open conversation because I want therapy to feel like a genuine partnership where you can be yourself without judgement. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a therapist grew from a genuine interest in children development and the ways our experiences shape who we become. Through my work with children, families, teens and young adults, I have seen how powerful it can be to have a supportive person who listens without judgement and helps you make sense of what you are going through. My goals for you We can begin by identifying what you hope will be different as a result of therapy and what meaningful progress looks like for you.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Parenting Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

NPI number

1205499365

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What practice does Jennifer Cortez work with?

Jennifer Cortez works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jennifer Cortez?

Jennifer Cortez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jennifer Cortez on their profile.