Yesenia Cortez

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Yesenia Cortez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CA More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepting patients

Licensed in CA

Accepts insurance

Hi there, I'm Yesenia!

Hello and welcome to my page! Congratulations on taking your first steps toward beginning your healing journey! I know it takes a lot of courage to begin this process and I am already immensely proud of you. For me, the greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients grow through discovering ways to make changes in their lives that allow for a hopeful future. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed space for you to feel safe, validated, and authentic. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, struggles with processing grief, and cognitive distortions. My goal as a therapist is to be able to provide my clients with the tools, insight, and knowledge to be able to break free from previous negative coping strategies. Please feel free to contact me for a free, 15-minute phone consultation to determine whether we are a good therapeutic match, I look forward to hearing back from you!

My approach

Client Centered Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral (CBT); Compassion Focused; Culturally Sensitive; Feminist; Gestalt; Heart Centered; Holistic; Mindfulness-Based; Multicultural; Narrative; Person-Centered; Positive Psychology; Psychodynamic; Racial Trauma Recovery; Solution Focused; Strength-Based; Supportive; Trauma Focused

My focus

I enjoy working with professionals who are ready to work on themselves and heal. My ideal client has struggled with anxiety, depression, racial trauma, life transitions, women's and men's issues.

My communication style

I am empathetic but direct with my clients. Most people have "blindspots" and at times are unable to recognize when they have been in survival mode, they can pick up negative habits/traits. I'd like to point that out to clients in a way that makes them feel aware and empowered to make changes. I also enjoy a collaborative approach and want clients to feel heard and take the lead in the sessions.

About Yesenia

Specialities

  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Stress
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Job Stress
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Methods

  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Heart Centered
  • Holistic
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Racial Trauma Recovery
  • Solution Focused
  • Strength-Based
  • Supportive
  • Trauma Focused

Practice

License

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, Optum, and Tricare West

Languages spoken

  • English and Spanish

Education

  • Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy - National University (06/2018)

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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  • Video session
  • 55 minutes
  • Covered by Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, Optum, and Tricare West Session cost depends on your insurance, most people pay $5-40 per session after meeting their deductible. There aren't any fees for using Rula.

Next Appointment Thursday, October 10

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