Dr. Rosita Cortizo

What an extraordinary opportunity it is for me to assist unborn babies who are too young to speak for themselves and to empower their moms to heal and transform their lives.

 

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       ● Book Chapter

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       ● Reflection Cards

Publications

● Cortizo R. (2021). Prenatal Broken Bonds: Trauma, Dissociation and the Calming Womb Model. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 22(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2021.1834300

● Cortizo, R. (2020b). Hidden Trauma, Dissociation and Prenatal Assessment Within the Calming Womb Model. Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health, 34(6), 469-81.
https://birthpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/journal/published_paper/volume-34/issue-6/NNRsuErB.pdf

● Cortizo, R. (2020a). Prenatal and Perinatal EMDR Therapy: Early Family Intervention. Journal of  EMDR Practice and Research, 14(2), 104-115. https://doi.org/10.1891/EMDR-D-19-00046

● Cortizo, R. (2019). The Calming Womb Family Therapy Model: Bonding Mother and Baby from Pregnancy Forward. Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health, 33(3), 207-220.

To learn more about Dr. Cortizo’s Calming Womb Family Therapy Model visit thecalmingwomb.com

Education

2000
Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology
United States International University, San Diego, CA
1998
Master’s Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy
United States International University School Of Human Behavior, San Diego, CA
1993
Master’s Degree, Chemical Dependence
United States International University School Of Human Behavior, San Diego, Ca
1980
Bachelor of Arts and Science, Psychology, Art Minor
Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
Since 1989
Additional Training, Seminars:
● Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1
● ASCH Training Intermediate
● EMDRIA Certified and Consultant EMDR Therapist
● EMDR Levels I and II (2001)
● Equine Assisted Therapy Certified
● Women and Eating Disorders
● Crisis Intervention
● Inpatient Brief Therapy
● Cultural & Immigration Resourcing
● Domestic Violence
● Addictions
● “Mastering Trauma”, Complex Trauma and Dissociative Processes
● Dual Diagnosis practicum in Panama
● Represented Panama in an International Addictions Convention in Montreal-Canada
● Marketing – 400 Hours

Experience

2009-Present
Bilingual-Bicultural OB-BH Clinical Psychologist and High-Risk Consultant
North County Health Services, San Marcos/Encinitas/Oceanside, CA
2002-2012
Bilingual-Bicultural Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Private Practice, Chula Vista, CA
2002-2009
Bilingual-Bicultural Therapist and Manager of Social Services Department
North County Health Services, San Marcos, CA
2001
Presented a Treatment Model for Substance Abuse in Latino Families
AAMFT National Conference, Nashville, TN
1997-2002
Bilingual-Bicultural Therapist and Organizer of the Dual Diagnosis Curriculum/Track
Scripps Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, El Cajon and Chula Vista, CA
1997-1998
Bilingual-Bicultural Therapist and Co-Leader for the Sexual Offenders Program
Eye Counseling And Crisis Services, San Marcos, CA
1995-1997
Bilingual-Bicultural Therapist and Team Leader
Jary Barreto Crisis Center, San Diego, CA
1992-1995
Senior Bilingual Chemical Dependence Counselor; Personnel Training Supervisor while the Interim Program Manager
Women’s Outpatient Recovery Center (San Ysidro Mental Health), San Diego, CA
1991
Chemical Dependence Counselor-Practicum
Hospital Psiquiatrico Nacional De Panama, Panama City, Panama
1991
Therapist in the Orientation Department for the Chemical Dependent families and individuals
Clinica Margarita- Cruz Blanca, Panama City, Panama
1980-1981
Rotating Counselor in the Acute and Geriatric Wards
De Paul Hospital, New Orleans, LA
Skills
● Experience in Sales/Management
● Fluent in English and Spanish
● Training/Experience in Multiple and Concurrent Diagnosis and Addictions, Complex Trauma and Dissociative Conditions, Gender Differences, Cross Cultural issues and its effect on family structure
● EMDRIA Certified and Consultant EMDR Psychologist
Affiliations, Accomplishments Publications
● Member San Diego Psychological Association / Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology / EMDRIA / ISSTD/ASCH/APPPAH
● ISSTD 2021 President, Past Board Director & Co-Chair of the International Task Force. Received the 2022 Distinguished Achievement Award, and the 2021 Fellow Award.
● APPPAH Poster Presentation of the Calming Womb Family Therapy Model (CWFTM) Cultural Aspects

To learn more about Dr. Cortizo’s experience visit rositacortizo.com

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