Rebecca Cortes, LAC

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

Helping adolescents and adults feel heard, empowered, and supported through life’s challenges.

Quick Snapshot

Clients: Adolescents (15+), Adults (18+)
Session Type: Individual therapy only
Specialties: Trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions
Approach: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Person-Centered
Location: Northwest Tucson
Availability: Monday–Friday

Do you feel like life’s challenges are weighing you down, making it hard to move forward or find peace?
Are you struggling with anxiety, worry, or panic that interrupts your sleep, focus, or sense of calm?
Do feelings of sadness, grief, or trauma leave you questioning if things will ever feel normal again?
Maybe you’ve experienced difficult relationships, life transitions, or unexpected losses that still linger despite your efforts to move on.

If any of this resonates, taking the first step toward support can help you move through these challenges and begin to feel more like yourself

Introduction

Rebecca Cortes is a Licensed Associate Counselor who provides individual counseling to adolescents and adults at Renewal Centers. She offers a warm, collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected throughout their therapeutic journey. Rebecca believes that change is possible at any stage of life and supports clients as they work through challenges, heal from past experiences, and move toward meaningful personal growth.

Why Choose Rebecca?

Rebecca is known for her authentic presence, active listening, and ability to meet clients where they are. She believes therapy works best when it feels collaborative and empowering rather than prescriptive. Rebecca values every part of a client’s story and helps individuals explore how early experiences, relationships, and life transitions shape emotional patterns today.

Clients often appreciate Rebecca’s grounded approach, thoughtful insight, and appropriate use of humor, which helps create a space that feels both supportive and real.

Background & Education

Rebecca earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Trauma from Grand Canyon University in 2025. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Art with an emphasis in Photography from the University of Arizona.

She began her counseling career as an intern with Renewal Centers in May 2024 and brings additional experience from working in a high-acuity psychiatric and detox facility, as well as a recovery-based community behavioral health center.

Specialties

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Practices
Person-Centered Counseling

Locations & Availability

Northwest Tucson Office
Appointments available Monday through Friday

Fees & Insurance

Insurance: Now accepting Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare
Self-pay rate: $125 per session

License

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Arizona License #: LAC-08359T

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Rebecca work with?
Rebecca works with adolescents (ages 15+) and adults (18+) in individual therapy. She does not provide couples or family counseling.

What can I expect in the first session?
The first session focuses on understanding what brings you to therapy, discussing goals, and creating a comfortable foundation for ongoing work.

Is Rebecca trauma-informed?
Yes. Rebecca has specialized education and training in trauma-informed care and integrates this perspective throughout her work.

Take the First Step Toward Feeling Better

If you’re ready to begin individual counseling, Rebecca is currently accepting new clients at our Northwest Tucson office.

“You deserve healing — Small steps can help you move toward greater peace and well-being.”

Or call us at (520)791-9974

“Take the First Brave Step Toward Peace and Freedom”

Rebecca Cortes