Kristal Perry-Gutierrez

I have provided counseling services for over 20 years, helping clients work through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, stress, family challenges, and women’s issues. I specialize in supporting people who feel stuck in painful memories, overwhelmed by anxiety, or disconnected from themselves after difficult life experiences. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and deeply respectful of each person’s story. I believe healing often involves more than traditional talk therapy, which is why I incorporate approaches that support the mind, body, and spirit. I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and I use EMDR, somatic therapy, attachment-based therapy, interpersonal therapy, and other trauma-informed approaches to help clients move toward relief and healing. When we work together, you can expect a caring space where you are accepted as you are and supported at a pace that feels safe.

My approach to therapy is gentle, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you heal at the root — not just manage symptoms. Many clients come to therapy carrying anxiety, panic, painful memories, relationship stress, or the effects of trauma in both their mind and body. I often use EMDR therapy, somatic therapy, attachment-based therapy, and interpersonal therapy to help clients process distressing experiences, calm the nervous system, and reconnect with a sense of safety and stability. I believe the body and spirit are important parts of healing, so our work may go beyond traditional talk therapy when that feels helpful.

You can expect me to be compassionate, accepting, and non-judgmental. My goal is to help you feel understood while supporting meaningful, lasting change.

In our first session, we’ll spend time getting to know what brings you to therapy and what you’re hoping will feel different in your life. You do not need to have everything figured out before we begin. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable, and you will not be pressured to share more than you’re ready to. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, your history, and what kind of support has or has not felt helpful in the past. Together, we’ll begin identifying goals and talk about which approaches may be the best fit for you, whether that includes EMDR, somatic work, attachment-based therapy, or supportive counseling.

My hope is that you leave the first session feeling heard, respected, and more hopeful about the path forward.