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Amanda Cortez

 

Member profile details

First name
Amanda
Last name
Cortez
Organization
Yes To Therapy
Professional License
  • LMFT
Year Licensed
2018
Office Address
910 Campisi Way Suite 1-D
Office City
Campbell
Office State
CA
Office Zip
95008
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 honored to serve as President of the SCV-CAMFT Chapter Board, bringing a vision of growth, collaboration, and innovation to the organization. As the founder and owner of Yes To Therapy, a mental health service collective specializing in individual, marriage, and family therapy, Amanda has built a practice grounded in compassion, and community impact. A graduate of John F. Kennedy University, an MA in Counseling Psychology focused on Marriage and Family Therapy, is dedicated to supporting clients who have experienced childhood trauma, integrating therapeutic approaches such as Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting.

Beyond her clinical work, Amanda is committed to mentoring and empowering fellow therapists, fostering professional growth, and strengthening the mental health community. In her leadership role at SCV-CAMFT, she is focused on expanding chapter initiatives, creating opportunities for connection and learning, and advancing the mission of the organization to support therapists and the clients they serve.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Amanda enjoys running, hiking, and exploring new places through travel, activities that bring her balance, inspiration, and renewed energy for her work and leadership.
Clinical Modalities
  • Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Humanistic/Existential Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Trauma Therapy
Areas of Focus
  • ADHD
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar and Related Disorders
  • Codependency
  • Coping with Change
  • Cross Cultural Issues
  • Cultural Conflict
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Provide Consultation & Supervision
  • Racial and Discriminatory Stress/Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Reproductive Issues
  • Suicide
  • Trauma
Cultural Focus
  • Hispanic / LatinX
Certifications
I am certified in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and Brainspotting
 

Profile Information

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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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4546 El Camino Real B10 #814, Los Altos, CA 94022

mail@scv-camft.org

(650) 605-3842‬

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