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Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

Vanessa Gutierrez

LMFT, 8 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hi, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master's degree in Psychology and have been practicing in this field for over 6 years. Currently I have over 2 years of experience working in the field of addiction, my experience entails providing individual therapy, family therapy, group sessions, crisis intervention, and diagnosing. I assist individuals in addressing their areas of concern in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first session of therapy my clients can expect to engage in a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment as I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and work towards achieving your desired goals. Together, we will identify and achieve your desired goals in treatment. Through empathic listening and open communication, we will work together to identify areas of concern and develop a clear understanding of your challenges. Set realistic and achievable goals that align with your values and desires. Develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and preferences, and regularly assess progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure you're moving closer to your goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Some of my greatest strengths as a licensed clinician is my genuine empathy, compassion and non-judgmental approach in building trust and rapport with clients. This allows my clients to feel understood and supported. My non-judgmental approach fosters a safe space for clients to open up about their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism. My therapeutic approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am dedicated to providing personalized and evidence-based treatments that address the unique needs and goals of each client. I understand the complexities of behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relationship challenges, among others. My approach is empathic, and tailored to help clients develop the skills, strategies, ad resilience they need to overcome their struggles and achieve a more fulfilling life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction
Anxiety
Coping Skills

I identify as

Hispanic / Latinx
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

As a licensed clinician, my experience with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expands over six years having worked in both a private and government sector. My CBT approach encompasses a variety of aspects that contribute to its effectiveness of treating clients. These key elements include understanding CBT principles, assessment and goal setting, cognitive restructuring, behavioral interventions, and skill development.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Anthem
Blue Cross
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $150 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

July 24, 2025

I’m so blessed to be working with someone as passionate about growth as Vanessa is. She has helped me transform my life into something beautiful, and I can’t wait to continue to grow with her. She is one of a kind; authentic and empowering, but so many other characteristics.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 5 with Vanessa

June 11, 2025

Flexible and thoughtfully gives space for exploration.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Vanessa

June 8, 2025

Open about faith, open minded, empowering, warm, authentic. Makes it easy to be open about the struggles to better improve

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Vanessa