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Michelle Gutierrez

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi there, I'm Michelle!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Life can get messy, and reaching out for help isn’t always easy. If you’re overthinking, feeling overwhelmed or stuck, or carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs, you don’t have to face it alone.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy should feel like a partnership. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. Together, we’ll look at what’s keeping you stuck, understand the patterns behind it, and develop tools that actually fit your life.

My style is warm, direct, and solution-oriented. I’ll create a space where you can be yourself without judgment, but I’ll also be honest with you and gently challenge patterns that may no longer be serving you. Using approaches such as CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing, we’ll work toward changes that feel realistic and meaningful.

Your goals will guide our work. We’ll break overwhelming problems into manageable steps, recognize your strengths, and build on your progress. My hope is that you leave therapy not only feeling better, but feeling more confident in your ability to handle what comes next.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you, what you hope will be different, and any questions you have. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and with a clear direction for moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Brandman University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Anger management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychodynamic, Behavioral Activation (BA), Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English