New to Grow
Lizzie Gutierrezhas worked in various careers that have helped mold her into the therapist she is today. She served in the Army, worked for several years as a Licensed Practical nurse in Pediatric clinic, OB/GYN clinic and in Labor and delivery. These experiences has taught Lizzie the true definition of empathy and patience. When Lizzie is working she loves to be on the move. Lizzie loves to run as it helps to clear her mind but also provides time with friends. Lizzie is the mother of 3 boys, has been married for almost 26 years and also has fur babies. On days Lizzie does not want to do anything, she loves to curl up on the couch in the early hours with a book and a good cup of coffee with her fur babies. She also loves to travel with her family when she is able.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session clinician will complete intake with any more questions, review contract signed b y client, hippaa and privacy rules. Clinician and client will simply use the time to discuss things vaguely in order to start building report between each other and start building a therapeutic relationship.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strenghts about my therapeutic approach and methods is that I am always willing to learn so clients know I am not making things up. I educate clients on thedifferent methods being used which allows them to understand what we are doing in sessions. I meet clients where they are the day of the session then will follow up as needed with what was discussed previoulsy as needed.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is someone who is open-minded and ready to engage on the therapeutic process. The client should feel comfortable enough to express concerns to me by knowing they are being provided with a safe space to be their true selves. I also would like the clinet to respect not only my time but there time and ready to work whether its by presenting homework they were assigned or by being in a safe and quiet location (if telework) where they are not distracted. I would like a client who is able to set goals, but to also be curious about themselves so they can learn more about themselves as they go through this journey.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Clinician focuses on the clients, thoughts, feelings and behaviors to collaborate with client to change negative patterns/thoughts.
Compassion Focused
Clinician works with clients on writing letters to themsleves or to people they are angry with or have been hurt by in order to help client cultivate kindness and understanding toward themselves and other. Clinician helps clients understand how the brain's threat, drive and soothing systems effect emotions and work to balance these systems.
Motivational Interviewing
Clinician works as a guide working with client to find their own reasons for change by listening with empathy, asking open-ended questions and empowering them to access their own motivation for change.