01 · Who Georgina works with

Georgina works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and family conflicts

Georgina lists 9 specialisms and 3 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Georgina chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Georgina's own words

What Georgina says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in California, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional journey is deeply rooted in understanding and addressing challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and family systems.

I specialize in helping clients develop stronger communication skills, cultivate self-love, and work through interpersonal conflicts. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on empowering individuals to recognize their inherent strengths and potential for growth.

Through evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop meaningful insights, and create positive transformations in their lives. I am committed to walking alongside my clients with empathy, respect, and genuine care as they navigate their unique healing journeys.

My therapeutic work centers on understanding the interconnected nature of personal experiences, relationships, and emotional well-being. I believe each person has the capacity for resilience and meaningful change when provided with the right support and guidance.

Georgina Cortez, on the BetterHelp listing · read 8 Nov 2026

03 · How Georgina works

The 2 approaches Georgina lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Georgina lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Georgina's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Georgina runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Solution-Focused Brief TherapySFBT

Starts from where you want to end up rather than from how you got here. Sessions look for the times the problem is already smaller and work out what is different about those, so the number of sessions tends to be short and the work concrete.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Georgina practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Georgina's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Georgina at this point.

2. Naming Georgina specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Georgina is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Georgina.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LMFT

Licensed in

California

Licence

CA LMFT 113275

Licence number

113275

Licence expires

31 May 2027

NPI

1477851665

Years in practice

13

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Georgina's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 8 Nov 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Georgina. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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