Susanne Fux Cortes

I was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and moved to the San Diego area at the age of three. I am fully fluent in both English and Spanish and was raised in a bicultural home within a richly multicultural environment. Growing up as part of the border culture gave me a unique perspective on identity, belonging, family, and the ways in which different cultures intersect.

My personal and professional experiences have deepened my understanding of the impact that culture, socioeconomic background, gender, race, and other aspects of identity can have on a person’s experiences and well-being. I strive to approach each client with cultural humility, curiosity, empathy, and respect, creating space for the many parts of their identity and lived experience to be recognized and understood.

I am deeply committed to supporting my clients as they move toward greater self-awareness, healing, and overall well-being. I strive to create a therapeutic environment grounded in warmth, transparency, acceptance, and compassion. My approach is client-centered and strength-based, recognizing that every individual brings unique experiences, strengths, and needs to therapy. I believe treatment should never be one-size-fits-all, so I work collaboratively with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that reflects their individual goals, values, and journey.

During our first session, clients can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we begin getting to know one another and exploring what brings them to therapy. We will discuss their current concerns, goals, strengths, and what they hope to gain from the therapeutic process. Together, we will begin identifying practical skills and tools to help manage life stressors, build self-awareness, and support emotional well-being. My goal is for clients to leave sessions with new or reinforced strategies they can begin using in their everyday lives.