Georgina Cortez, LMFT

Georgina Cortez is a California licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can take right away to feel steadier and more in control.

Georgina draws on 13 years of clinical experience to support clearer communication and healthier patterns in relationships. She helps clients identify unhelpful thinking, practice new skills, and build self-compassion. Parents and people concerned about family problems can expect straightforward guidance on handling conflict and everyday stressors.

Her sessions combine problem-solving with attention to values and strengths. Georgina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, realistic goals and track progress between meetings.

People work on skills for managing anger, low self-esteem, and the ongoing strain of change. Georgina emphasizes short-term strategies people can practice outside sessions, plus steps to deepen self-love over time. She keeps the pace collaborative and practical.

Georgina aims to create a respectful space where people can try new approaches without judgment. She tailors techniques to each person’s situation and helps plan concrete next steps toward feeling better.

How Georgina’s approaches work online

Georgina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on small experiments people can do between sessions to change mood and reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy is also part of her work and centers on setting clear, short-term goals and building on what already works in daily life.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. Georgina will listen to each person’s situation, goals, and preferences, and then suggest a plan. The approach can be adjusted over time based on what is helping and what isn’t, keeping the process collaborative.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are useful for more in-depth conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These formats let people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping regular contact with a licensed professional.