Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 34 ratings

Victoria Cortez

LMFT, 9 years of experience

Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Virtual
Next available on

About me

I’m the daughter of Mexican immigrants, born and raised in California. As a First-Gen individual, I understand the unique challenges that come with navigating personal growth and healing when your parents didn’t have the chance to explore these aspects in their own lives. My mission is to offer you education, tools, and a safe space for inner healing to help you reach your goals and break unhealthy generational patterns.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

We will talk about what brings you to therapy, about your goals, I'll answer any questions you might have and give you an idea of what working with me would look like. I'll gather some information and we could see if we are a good fit to work together.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

I mostly practice from a humanistic approach and believe that each human is a collection of experiences that has shaped them into who they are today. Therapy is meant to be about you and your experiences, and I work with you to incorporate interventions, modalities, and help you identify goals personalized to you. I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Reparenting/Inner Child work.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families as they work through a wide range of issues including traumatic experiences, first-generation experiences, grief, depression, and anxiety. Currently, I work with first-generation in mental health, which I like to define as one who is part of the first generation in their family (or continuing the work of those who started before them) to actively pursue their own healing, feel their emotion, and/or break unhealthy generational patterns that have been passed down for generations. [Currently Providing: Individual Therapy for Adults (18 and older)]

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I value cultural understanding, empowerment, and self-care, recognizing the importance of respecting diverse backgrounds and prioritizing personal well-being. I’m dedicated to fostering inner healing, helping clients break free from unhealthy generational patterns and past traumas. I encourage authenticity and growth, supporting individuals in embracing their true selves and making choices aligned with their values and goals. Compassion and empathy are central to my approach, as I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration and self-discovery. Maybe your parents did not have this opportunity in healing, but you deserve the space to explore yours. Together we can not only just survive but also be present while you thrive.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

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Location

Virtual

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Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 34 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 10, 2025

Ms. Cortez therapy sessions are very empowering and profoud. She listens with a warm heart; the space she creates in her sessions make you feel safe as well as supportive. Ms. Cortez approach to asking question is direct, funny and thought provoking. I have gained emotional tools to help heal the past and encouragement to wholeheartedly accept/love myself. I thank God for her and Grow Therapy.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 43 with Victoria

June 4, 2025

I have been in Therapy before and NEVER had a therapist this wonderful! Victoria is so warm, funny, caring, and in it with you! I appreciate her so much and look forward to each and every session!! Thank you Victoria you are an angel on earth

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 30 with Victoria