Education & Experience

Lourdes T. Cortez, MSW, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). California State University, Bakersfield, Masters of Social Work Degree/Diploma conferred date 2013 EMDR Certified 2024 I have experience assisting Adolescents, Adults, Children, Young Adults Transitioning into Adulthood, and individuals experiencing ADHD, Anxiety/Depressive Disorders, Codependency, Domestic Violence, and Trauma. I utilize different evidence-based approaches to assist clients achieving their treatment goals. My emphasis is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ego States/ Parts Work, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family Therapy, and Spiritual Counseling. I respect clients' and their family’s spiritual values and can assist them through processing and clarifying their feelings regarding their higher power. My therapeutic style reflects the Social Work Core Values of Service, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth of the Individual, Importance and Centrality of Human Relationships, Integrity, and Competence.