Lourdes Cortez, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lourdes Cortez

Focus areas

Anxiety

Parenting Counseling

Stress

Depression

Perinatal Mental Health

Women's Issues Therapy

Life Transition

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Culturally Sensitive

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Lourdes Cortez

Hi there, I'm Lourdes! My name is Lourdes T. Cortez, and I have experience assisting adults and their families in improving their lives. I firmly believe in every person’s inner strength and resiliency to overcome obstacles or challenging situations. I am fluent in Spanish, and as an immigrant, I relate to Hispanic cultural values and spiritual beliefs, as well as those of other culturally diverse groups. I am skilled in working with adults, young adults transitioning into adulthood, anxiety and depressive disorders, domestic violence, and trauma. My approach I emphasize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Ego States/Parts Work, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Structural Family Therapy (SFT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and spiritual counseling. My focus I have over 11 years of experience assisting adults and families in crisis, overcoming life challenges, and trauma healing. I am licensed in California and an EMDRIA Certified Therapist. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Bakersfield. My communication style I aim to create a safe and secure environment for clients. I have a humanistic style and believe clients have the inner strength to overcome challenges. I honor clients’ self-determination and guide them to achieve control by fostering empowerment. My journey to mental healthcare I began my career as a therapist to assist people in healing, regaining self-esteem and confidence, empowering them to overcome challenges, and improving life satisfaction. My goals for you Helping clients identify goals and objectives for their treatment plan is relevant and helpful in achieving those goals. My goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to each individual's unique needs.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California State University, Bakersfield, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1356694186

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What practice does Lourdes Cortez work with?

Lourdes Cortez works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lourdes Cortez?

Lourdes 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 Lourdes Cortez on their profile.