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Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
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8950 Villa La Jolla Drive, Ste C230, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Dr. Rosita Cortizo, born and raised in Panama City, Panama, Central America, is a high risk, multicultural, bilingual prenatal and perinatal Clinical Psychologist working with female adults and children. She earned a Master of Arts in Psychology with specialty in Chemical Dependency in San Diego, California. She is EMDRIA certified, an Approved EMDR Consultant, trained in Hypnosis, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Therapy Certified, and was the 2021 ISSTD President. Dr. Cortizo provides trauma-informed prenatal care and psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of the client.
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She has worked in Public Health in Southern California with pregnant and diverse women at high risk with multiple diagnosis, traumatic stress, dissociative processes, and relational crisis for more than 30 years. Dr. Cortizo is an advocate of womb-babies and infants, our future, and works to empower pregnant women, women, and families with devotion.
Outside of work, Dr. Cortizo enjoys traveling, meditating, pottery, and eco-adventures.
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medica
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (P
- Sana Benefits
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY22278 Rosa Cortizo
- Degree/Diploma from United States International University PsyD / 1998
- Degree/Diploma from United States International University PsyD / 1993
- Attended United States International University (Now Alliant International University), PsyD, Graduated 2001
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
Expertise
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English ,
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- EMDR
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Ste C230
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 463-5648Email me
Additional Location
San Diego, CA 92117
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Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD