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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C230 La Jolla, CA 92037

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
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 Hypnosis, 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.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dr. Rosa Cortizo now - (858) 463-5648

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr

Ste C230

La Jolla, CA 92037 map

(858) 463-5648
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Grief 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Let's Connect (858) 463-5648
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr

Ste C230

La Jolla, CA 92037 map

(858) 463-5648
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Grief 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Dr. Rosa Cortizo

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Centivo
  • Central Health Plan of Califor
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Claritev
  • Curative
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Medicare
  • Kaiser (Out of Network)
  • Lakeside Medical
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • MultiPlan
  • Multiplan Private Healthcare S
  • MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (PNOA)
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
  • TELUS Health
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (858) 463-5648
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (858) 463-5648

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY22278 Rosa Cortizo
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended United States International University (Now Alliant International University), PsyD, Graduated 2001
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from United States International University MFT / 1998
  • Degree/Diploma from United States International University MSCD / 1993
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Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 463-5648
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Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 463-5648

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief

Expertise

  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 463-5648
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Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 463-5648

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English
Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • EMDR
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Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 463-5648
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Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 463-5648

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr

Ste C230

La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 463-5648
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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Dr. Rosa Cortizo, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 463-5648
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Dr. Rosa Cortizo, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Rosa Cortizo
Psychologist, PsyD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 463-5648