Psychologist and Therapist in La Jolla, California Rosita Cortizo, Psychologist

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 18-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Rosita Cortizo, PsyD

Dr. Rosita Cortizo, born and raised in Panama City, Panama, Central America, is a high risk, multicultural, bilingual prenatal and perinatal Clinical Psychologist working with female adults and children. She earned a Master of Arts in Psychology with specialty in Chemical Dependency in San Diego, California. She is EMDRIA Certified, an Approved EMDR Consultant, trained in Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Therapy Certified, and was the 2021 ISSTD President.

Dr. Cortizo provides trauma-informed prenatal care and psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of the client. She has worked in Public Health in Southern California with pregnant and diverse women at high risk with multiple diagnosis, traumatic stress, dissociative processes, and relational crisis for more than 30 years. Dr. Cortizo is an advocate of womb-babies and infants, our future, and works to empower pregnant women, women, and families with devotion. Outside of work, Dr. Cortizo enjoys traveling, meditating, pottery, and eco-adventures.

Expertise

Insurances Accepted

Interventions

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Parenting Skills

Populations

Women

Education

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (now Alliant International University)

Medical Education | 2001

San Diego, CA, United States
United States International University

Graduate School | 1998

San Diego, CA, United States
United States International University

Graduate School | 1993

San Diego, CA, United States
Loyola University

Undergraduate | 1980

New Orleans, LA, United States

Languages

English

Locations

LifeStance Health
8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite C230
La Jolla, CA 92037

Get Directions Phone Number

925-282-1778 fax number

415-296-5299

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Rosita Cortizo. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.

LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Rosita Cortizo: