I am a chicana art therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist, most of my work has been focused on working with elementary aged children. I love to inspire my clients to create, to be silly, and to feel free to express themselves. I empower mistakes as learning opportunities. A phrase that I say almost daily is, "perfection does not exist, we are not robots."

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Our first session will be a getting to know each other session. I want to invite you to share what you need help with and what you'd like to focus on in session. I will also invite you to create art to express what your emotions may look like in the moment, and then we will make a plan for next steps.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strengths as a provider is that I am patient, warm, and accepting. I am also gentle and direct when needed.

About Cynthia Gutierrez