Licensed to practice in California and accepts 58 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Coping Skills
Vanessa Gutierrez
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
Identifies as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
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 Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
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.
8 ratings with written reviews
January 11, 2026
Vanessa asks a lot of great questions to help guide the session and identify underlying feelings and thoughts with a warm approach. We ended the session with specific actions to take before the next session, which will be really helpful in reaching my goals.
Verified client, age 25-34
September 14, 2025
Vanessa was warm and caring. I felt heard and seen. She helped me see the positives while validating how I am feeling. She also brought a calmness to the session that I really needed.
Verified client, age 45-54
August 24, 2025
Always a wonderful session! A fantastic guide through the rough waters and very much appreciated.