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Amanda Cortez

 

Member profile details

First name
Amanda
Last name
Cortez
Organization
Yes To Therapy
Professional License
  • LMFT
BBS License or Registration #
106508
Year Licensed
2018
Office Address
910 Campisi Way Suite 1-D
Office City
Campbell
Office State
CA
Office Zip
95008
Office Phone
408-462-0794
Office 2 Address
1406 Mission St
Office 2 City
Santa Cruz
Office 2 State
CA
Office 2 Zip
95064
Office 2 Phone
408-462-0794
 

About My Therapy

Personal Statement
I am passionate about providing treatment for individuals who would like to explore parent-child attachment dynamics as adults, exploration of holding self-compassion in relationships with friends, intimate partners and/or family, and who may have a history or trauma.

I work with individuals, teen, couples and family therapy. My specialities include treating depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, parent/teen conflict, mother/father-daughter/son relational dynamics, mood disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, sexual identity, bi-racial dynamics and body positivity. In therapy, I integrate whole wellness and health, build upon your strengths, work towards inspiring creativity within yourself as I believe everyone is the author of their own lives.

I am certified in Brainspotting, trained in Nutritional Psychology and IFS (Internal Family Systems).
Other modalities that I use are self-harm prevention, ACT, CBT/DBT, attachment dynamics, and Gottman Couples therapy. In addition, another passion is working with families in crisis, infertility and organizational psychology.

Goals are specific to each individual, include building upon your strengths, personal growth, increase self-awareness, shame and self-esteem. My personal style is an integrative approach utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, uniquely tailored to each individual's needs.
Board Member Bio
Amanda Cortez, LMFT, is deeply honored to take on the role of president-elect for the board and grateful for the trust placed in her to handle this responsibility. She is a dedicated therapist and the proud owner and founder of Yes To Therapy, a mental health service collective specializing in individual, marriage, and family therapy. A graduate of John F. Kennedy University, she earned her MA in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy.

Amanda is passionate about supporting clients who have experienced childhood trauma and has honed her skills in therapeutic approaches such as Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting. She also finds great joy in mentoring fellow therapists, helping them grow both personally and professionally in their careers. Through her work, she strives to foster healing, growth, and empowerment within the field of mental health and for her fellow chapter board members.

Outside of her professional life, Amanda enjoys activities that bring her peace and happiness, such as running, hiking, and exploring new places through travel.
Clinical Modalities
  • Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Trauma Therapy
Areas of Focus
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping with Change
  • Cross Cultural Issues
  • Cultural Conflict
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Provide Consultation & Supervision
  • Racial and Discriminatory Stress/Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Reproductive Issues
  • Suicide
  • Trauma
Certifications
I am certified in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and Brainspotting
 

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Education
B.S. in Community Studies from University Of Santa Cruz
M.A. in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from John F. Kennedy University
Gender
Female
Language Fluency
English
Accept Insurance?
Yes, I accept insurance
Insurance Panels
Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross and MHN
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SCV-CAMFT               P.O. Box 60814, Palo Alto, CA 94306               mail@scv-camft.org             650-308-4809

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