Kia Gutierrez
I wear many hats, including mom, wife, community leader, and artist. When I am wearing my therapist hat, I consider every hour we spend together a privilege. I believe every person has unique strengths and gifts, and I love helping people discover and live more fully into who they are. Whenever I get a free moment, I love to write, drink coffee, or think about how I can decorate something in my home in a more beautiful and functional way.
First session
In our first session, my goal is to get to know you. We will build an overview of your life story together. No need to worry if you are not sure what to share. I am great at asking questions that keep the conversation going. And if you love to talk, I won't interrupt. Everything is open for discussion. I won't offer as much direction in this session because it is important to me that I understand you as a unique individual before I start looking for a path toward your goals. I look forward to our first session together!
Strengths
Each of my sessions looks different based on who I am working with. There is a golden thread that focuses all my work, but how we move along that thread is unique to you. My goal is that you feel safe and known. When the space is right, I will offer ideas or ask questions that may feel challenging to digest. We do that work together, and at the end of the day, what you think always matters most.
Ideal clients
I love working with people who are in seasons of life transition, whether that is starting college or launching your kids into adulthood. If you are in a place in life where it feels like there are a lot of decisions to make, but you are not sure what you want, I would love to help you explore possible paths forward. Moving forward often means looking at the past and deeper into the present to find clues about what you want and need that you may not have been aware of before. I am a great fit if you have tried therapy before but felt it was too surface-focused and are looking for deeper work. I consider therapy a mutually educational process between you and me. Together, we will learn from your life and build a road to a future you are excited about.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Informed Care
This informs my practice pacing. We move at the speed of your nervous system. What you are ready for We dive into and when your body says no, we listen.
Attachment-based
My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself and those you care about. Attachment theory gives us a framework to pull from in order to support that work.
Faith-based therapy
At the request of the client I offer a Christian worldview in the therapeutic process. How much or how little this shows up in session is completely up to you.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- WashingtonLicense MFT.LF.70012293