Karla Cortez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Karla Cortez

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Gestalt

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gottman Method

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Karla Cortez

Hi there, I'm Karla! My name is Karla Cortez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use different approaches to help clients learn how to navigate their relationships and emotional experiences. I have worked with individuals of all ages, couples, families, and groups. My approach I aim to help patients understand how their thoughts and feelings influence their behaviors. I am a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Spanish, with experience in Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused therapy, CBT, and other evidence-based treatment modalities. My focus I assist clients in addressing and building skills to manage anxiety, improve communication, cope with depression, overcome trauma, build self-esteem, resolve relationship conflicts, navigate grief, manage stress, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and work through personal identity concerns-all while prioritizing each client's unique needs and perspective throughout the therapeutic process. My communication style I enjoy collaborating with people to help them discover or rediscover their inner strengths and make positive changes in their lives. I strive to build rapport and a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, connection, and self-growth. My journey to mental healthcare I earned my Master's in Psychology from Brandman University and have been practicing therapy for the past seven years. I chose this path because of my passion for connecting with others and providing a safe space for self-growth, reflection, hope, and healing. My goals for you I will facilitate and guide you in identifying realistic and meaningful objectives that align with your values and needs, using open-ended and Socratic questioning to support your progress.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

Brandman University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1366828873

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Karla Cortez?

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What practice does Karla Cortez work with?

Karla Cortez works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karla Cortez?

Karla 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 Karla Cortez on their profile.