Dione Cortez, Nurse Practitioner
Dione Cortez, PMHNP, provides compassionate mental health care to adults and seniors across California. She offers a safe, empathetic environment where individuals can address challenges such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Dione specializes in evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs, helping them achieve personal growth and improved mental wellness.
Passionate about supporting clients through life’s complexities, Dione has a particular focus on addressing substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and sleep disorders. Her work with individuals struggling with addiction includes providing effective strategies for managing cravings and building healthier coping mechanisms. Additionally, her expertise in sleep disorders and insomnia helps patients restore restful sleep patterns, which is vital for overall well-being.
Dione’s practice also extends to working with specialized populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and military veterans. She understands the unique pressures and traumas these groups may face and offers tailored care that emphasizes resilience and healing. Her approach integrates therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, ensuring comprehensive and personalized treatment.
With a commitment to holistic care, Dione supports patients through partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP), helping them achieve stability and long-term recovery. Her dedication to fostering a collaborative and non-judgmental space empowers clients to take control of their mental health journey.
Outside of her professional life, Dione enjoys hot yoga, hiking, and camping, activities that nurture her own sense of balance and connection to nature. These interests reflect her dedication to self-care and mindfulness, values she encourages in her patients.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Drug/substance use
- Gambling
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Self-injury or cutting
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Angeles University Foundation
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West Coast University
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dione Cortez. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Dione Cortez generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Dione Cortez's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dione Cortez:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Yes, Dione Cortez is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Dione Cortez works at the following locations:
Yes, Dione Cortez does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dione Cortez is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: