Michelle Cortez

Accepting Clients

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) practicing under the supervision of a (LMFT)

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Newport, CA
Supervised by Maria J Quiroz

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with children, couples, and families navigating some of life's most tender and complex moments. Whether you're facing the pain of infidelity, struggling through the challenges of reunification or coping with the impact of parental alienation, I'm here to support you with compassion, clarity and respect.

My Background and Approach

I have 2 years of experience in trauma informed care working for a nonprofit for adolescents and families with moderate to severe needs. My approach includes: CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, ERP, etc. I gently guide you with compassion and care, fostering trust and connection every step of the way.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Child Issues Family Conflict Marriage Counseling
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $250 - 350/session

Info

Email Michelle
1001 Dove Street
STE 270
Newport, CA 92660

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