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Christina Cortez, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Christina Cortez
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Transgender Issues, Gender Identity,
In network with Aetna

Introduction

Dr. Christina Cortez, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY35917), provides culturally informed psychotherapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She integrates evidence based approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, ERP, mindfulness based therapy, and somatic techniques to support meaningful and lasting change. Dr. Cortez’s work is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s unique background, identity, and goals. In addition to her private practice, she serves as a psychologist at UC Santa Barbara and has taught at Antioch University. Out of pocket provider. Sliding scale fees available. Learn more at CortezCounseling.com

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx, White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers flexible fees

Licenses

  • Psy. D. #35917 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Latinx
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Feminism

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Buddhist
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Hindu
  • Jewish
  • Catholic

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Christina Cortez, PsyD accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Psychotherapy, 52 min $200
  • Free Consultation $0

Locations

Cortez Counseling In-person
924 Anacapa Street, Suite 4E
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2115
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Telehealth Link will be emailed with appt confirmation

FAQ

Is Christina Cortez, PsyD accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Christina Cortez, PsyD is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Christina Cortez, PsyD also offers a free consultation.
Does Christina Cortez, PsyD offer telehealth appointments? Christina Cortez, PsyD does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Christina Cortez, PsyD specialize in? Christina Cortez, PsyD specializes in the following areas: Abortion Issues, ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Adjustment Disorder, Agoraphobia, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Behavioral Issues, Body Image Disorders, Depression, Gender Identity, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Somatoform Disorders, Stress, Substance Use, Transgender Issues, Trauma, Women's Health, Work Stress, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.
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