Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

I help women who have done a lot of work on themselves finally stop feeling stuck in anxiety, self-doubt & unhealthy relationship patterns. You might understand your patterns, know where a lot of your struggles come from & have spent years trying to heal & grow, but you still find yourself caught in the same cycles or feeling like things aren't actually changing. This is the space I LOVE helping women navigate. Together, we'll work with the deeper subconscious beliefs underneath your struggles so you can move beyond survival mode to experience more peace, confidence, connection, joy & ease in your life and relationships.

My approach combines EMDR, Brainspotting, attachment-focused work, and parts-based therapy to help you get to the root of what's keeping you stuck. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, attachment trauma, people-pleasing, overthinking, or unfulfilling/unhealthy relationship patterns, we'll focus on creating tangible, lasting change.

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you've already spent years trying to heal, grow, and understand yourself. If you're tired of understanding your patterns but still feeling stuck, I'd love to help. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and let's explore what healing and lasting change could look like for you :)

Call or Email Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting now for a free 15 minute consultation - (720) 613-9850

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Denver, CO 80209

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Virtual therapy in CA & CO. EMDR & Brainspotting to help you break patterns in love and feel secure, confident, and chosen.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session

You've done the work, but something still isn't clicking. We'll shift what's underneath so life & relationships start to feel different :)

Let's Connect (720) 613-9850

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Denver, CO 80209

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Virtual therapy in CA & CO. EMDR & Brainspotting to help you break patterns in love and feel secure, confident, and chosen.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session

You've done the work, but something still isn't clicking. We'll shift what's underneath so life & relationships start to feel different :)

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Out of Network

My fee is $225 per 50-minute session. I am an out-of-network provider and offer superbills for clients seeking reimbursement through their insurance plans.

Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 613-9850

My fee is $225 per 50-minute session. I am an out-of-network provider and offer superbills for clients seeking reimbursement through their insurance plans.

Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 613-9850

Qualifications

Marriage & Family Therapist: Lauren Megan Cortez

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / MFT.0003106 Lauren Megan Cortez

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended Touro University Worldwide, Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2023

Additional Credentials

License: California BBS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 162061

Certificate from Pacific Brainspotting Brainspotting Phase 1, 2, Expansion

Licensed in CA & CO. I use an integrative approach with EMDR, Brainspotting, and person-centered therapy to help women move beyond insight, process the past, and expand into more grounded, fulfilling ways of feeling, relating, and experiencing life.

Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 613-9850

Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 613-9850

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

I work with women experiencing anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, and relationship or attachment challenges. Our work focuses on shifting these patterns, processing what's been holding you back, and expanding into a more grounded, connected way of living—where calm, confidence, and feeling genuinely good become your baseline.

Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 613-9850

Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 613-9850

19 Endorsements

Trevor Olson

Psychologist, PsyD

Great clinician.

Kevin A Thomas

Jessica EMDR, Trauma & Life Transitions Therapist

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

Lauren is an outstanding MFT with a remarkable ability to guide clients toward meaningful growth. She helps individuals and couples move beyond where they feel stuck and into the next level of their personal and relational goals with clarity and compassion

Relationships and Couples-Priya Mukhopadhyay

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Lauren is a highly effective clinician who helps her clients create meaningful change in their lives. She's kind and also very clinically astute. Highly recommend her!

Rebecca Ackerman

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Lauren goes above and beyond for her clients, helping them grow and access parts of themselves that once felt out of reach. Her warmth and genuine care create a safe, supportive space where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to make meaningful change.

Kristen Krueger, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C

Lauren helps clients move through anxiety, self-doubt, and future-focused spirals with clarity and direction. Her work supports lasting pattern change, quieter minds, and a growing sense that your life is aligning with your intentions. Highly recommend!

Jasmine Perez- First Gen Stress & Overthinking

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Lauren supports women in addressing anxiety, overthinking, and relationship challenges, with a focus on building greater confidence and connection. If you are looking for a supportive space to process your experiences, I highly recommend Lauren!

Mattilyn Millman - Trauma, EMDR, Empowerment

Lauren supports self-aware, high-achieving women who feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns. She helps clients move out of overthinking, build self-trust, and create more aligned, and fulfilling relationships. She is a true gift to the field!

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Lauren has extensive training in EMDR, IFS, & Brainspotting which can help support women on their healing journey. She is warm, empathetic, & encouraging to all women as they learn to grow, & gain empowerment over their lives. I highly recommend Lauren!

Katie Dublirer Perez, Anxiety Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC, MSW

Lauren is a remarkable colleague in the field of mental health. Lauren displays unwavering dedication to her client's and provides a supportive and healing environment for therapy!

Kelsie Moore - Anxiety and Trauma Therapist

Psychologist, MACP, BA

Lauren offers EMDR and brainspotting therapy, which really gets to the unconscious mechanisms of anxiety and helps reprogram your beliefs so that you can communicate and function better in your relationships. She creates a safe space for healing.

Nuri Counseling Collective

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

I highly recommend Lauren for individuals navigating relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. She creates a warm and supportive environment where clients feel safe to open up and process difficult experiences at their own pace.

Cultural Identity/Anxiety Therapy - Weekends

If you've done the work, but still repeat disappointing patterns, Lauren can help you get to the root of the problem. Using brainspotting, EMDR and other techniques, she'll help you transform your patterns and finally create the life you desire.

Shariyfa Polite

Skye Ross - Therapist for Healthcare Professionals

Lauren helps women navigating anxiety, overthinking, and unhealthy relationship patterns build self-trust and create healthier, more fulfilling connections. Her work supports deeper awareness, healing, and lasting relational change. Highly recommend!

LCSW Associate , MSW, LCSWA, CSW

Lauren is a skilled LMFT. She brings deep trauma healing modalities to support women with moving from feeling stuck in relational patterns to reaping the benefits of their shifting mindsets. You won't be disappointed working with her.

Zhana Balaam

If you're looking for a gentle clinician that creates a safe environment for you to relax, relate, release, I recommend Lauren. Lauren brings creativity, punctuality, and understanding to session allowing clients to walk a way with a sense of relief.

Olympia Georgeson - Relationships and Trauma

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFA, LPC, LMHC

Lauren creates a space that feels grounding, compassionate, and genuinely safe to open up in. Her approach comes across as deeply trauma-informed while still feeling warm, relatable, and focused on deep change rather than surface-level coping.

Chloe Kinman - Anxiety, Trauma & Chronic Illness

Postpartum & Hormonal Therapist -Talor Hawkins

Lauren is a warm and compassionate therapist - helping you really understand your patterns and what's leaving you feeling stuck. If you're struggling with anxiety or uncertainity about your future, Lauren is the perfect therapist for you.

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW

Sayra creates a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Her compassionate yet direct approach helps individuals navigate stress, divorce, co-parenting challenges, and self-confidence with greater clarity and resilience.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Brainspotting
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Hypnotherapy
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Relational
Trauma Focused

I use an integrative approach including EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, CBT, and person-centered therapy. Our work is collaborative, insight-oriented, and experiential—focused on helping you process what's been holding you back while building the capacity to feel more grounded, confident, and fully yourself.

Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 613-9850

Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 613-9850

Location

Primary Location

Denver, CO 80209

Email Us

Additional Location

Los Angeles, CA 90036