Licensed to practice in California and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 4 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I’m Monica Gutierrez, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients from California. Life can be full of ups and downs I'm here to help you navigate through the good times and difficult parts of life. I enjoy being a support to my clients during this journey of self-discovery and healing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationships, and work stressors. I have worked with couples, children and individuals during my career as a therapist.
During our first session we will spend time reviewing your current symptoms, feelings, and concerns that you are experiencing. I will spend time asking questions and building a connection with you. I want to work with you on identifying what style and approach is comfortable for you during the therapy process. It is important for me that you feel heard and part of your own therapy journey. As the therapy process continues, we will keep track of your progress and make changes as needed for you to reach your goals.
I want to create a safe environment for you to feel comfortable and ready to start your journey to healing.
I work well with adults in all phases of life and from different backgrounds. I assist clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and daily stressors and self-esteem issues. If you are dealing with challenges with work and just balancing everyday life, I'm here to offer support. Together, we can develop coping skills and build support systems to navigate difficult life transitions.
I have been using CBT in my practice to help my clients learn to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems in their lives. With this method you can learn to identify your behavioral pattern and how your thinking, feelings and behaviors impact your decisions. Clients can learn how to face their issue with confidence and different problem-solving strategies.