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Lauren Cortez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
1940 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
Let's Connect (619) 457-4355
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You are not defined by the trauma you have endured. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can make it seem as if your life will forever be stuck on a constant, negative loop. The feelings of despair and hopelessness may have become so familiar that you accept them as your "normal." This pain can make it incredibly difficult to have hope and truly believe that, even for us, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The relief you crave, the joy you see in others (but have nearly convinced yourself is impossible for you), and the peace of mind you desire IS in fact possible, but you should not expect yourself do it alone.
My passion lies in creating a trusting therapeutic relationship & a safe space for my clients to find power through their struggles & rediscover themselves. We will uncover what's been holding you back from whatever you desire, & together, rewrite those beliefs using EMDR, CBT, & other actionable techniques to guide you through your inner transformation.
In my work with individuals, couples, and teens, I specialize in attachment-based trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I want to invite you to take this wild and infinitely rewarding ride with me.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Lauren Cortez now - (619) 457-4355
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Humana
- Medicare
- Optum
- TRICARE
- TriWest
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Lauren Cortez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Karina Valdez (California / 95972) Lauren Cortez
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Certificate from EMDR Training Group 2023
- Attended Touro University Worldwide, Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2023
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Practice of Being Human - Pacific Beach
1940 Garnet Avenue
San Diego, CA 92109
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Nearby Areas
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Lauren Cortez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT