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Lourdes T Cortez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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Bakersfield, CA 93312
Let's Connect (661) 490-9681
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English
| español <I have Saturday and evening appointments available> My name is Lourdes T. Cortez and have experience assisting adults, children, teenagers, and their families improving their lives. I firmly believe in every person’s inner strength and resiliency in overcoming any obstacles or challenging situations in their lives. I am fluent in Spanish and as an immigrant I can relate to the Hispanic cultural values and spiritual beliefs as well as other cultural diverse groups. I am skilled in working with Adolescents, Adults, Children, Young Adults Transitioning into Adulthood, ADHD, Anxiety/Depressive Disorders, Domestic Violence and Trauma.
Psychotherapy is highly effective in assisting individuals making cognitive and behavioral changes that can be significant in improving their mood, social relationships, level of satisfaction at work/school, and self-care. My emphasis is in CBT, Ego States/Parts Work, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family Therapy, and Spiritual Counseling.
I respect clients and their family’s spiritual values and can assist them through processing and clarifying their feelings regarding their higher power. My therapeutic style reflects the Social Work Core Values of Service, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth of the Individual, Importance and Centrality of Human Relationships, Integrity, and Competence.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
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Lourdes T Cortez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW79626 Lourdes T Cortez
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Membership with EMDRIA 100275420 / 2023
- Certificate from EMDRIA EMDR Certified Therapist / 2024
- Attended California State University, Bakersfield, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2013
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Acculturation
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- EAP Services
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Ego States/Parts Work
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Lourdes T Cortez Counseling and Psychotherapy
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 490-9681Email me
Additional Location
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(661) 490-9681Nearby Areas
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Lourdes T Cortez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW