Joyce Cortes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, ATR-P
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Culver City, CA 90230
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Working with a Deaf or Hearing female client involves understanding their unique challenges, such as communication barriers, social isolation, discrimination, and mental health issues. Key needs include effective communication methods, supportive social networks, accessible services, and advocacy. Goals often include improving communication, building social connections, achieving career success, and enhancing mental health. Clients desire inclusion, equal opportunities, self-sufficiency, independence, and overall happiness. Addressing these areas ensures they receive the support needed to thrive in both Deaf and hearing communities.
As a Deaf therapist, I offer tailored support for both Deaf and Hearing female clients. Using ASL, I ensure effective communication, foster self-advocacy, build supportive networks, and address mental health challenges. I also assist with personal and career goals to promote well-being. An interpreter is available for Hearing clients when needed.
I understand the unique challenges clients face and am here to offer empathetic, tailored support. Whether you're struggling with communication barriers, mental health concerns, or career goals, I'm here to help. Please reach out to me—together, we can work towards your well-being and success. CODAs, Cochlear Implantees, and KODAs are also welcome.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $80
- Couple Sessions $100
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Health Net
- Inland Empire Health Plan
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Joyce Cortes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, ATR-P
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 147390 Supervised by Jetena McGhee (California / 73385) Joyce Cortes
- Degree/Diploma from University of Phoenix Master of Science: General Psychology / 2010
- Attended Dominican University of California, Master of Arts: MFT with Art Therapy, Graduated 2024
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 894-7739
Joyce Cortes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, ATR-P
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- Marital and Premarital
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (209) 894-7739
Joyce Cortes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, ATR-P
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Deaf Allied ,
Single Mother
I also speak
American Sign Language (ASL)
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Deaf Allied ,
Single Mother
I also speak
American Sign Language (ASL)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Forensic Psychology
- Gottman Method
- Intervention
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (209) 894-7739
Joyce Cortes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, ATR-P
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Joyce Cortes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, ATR-P