Betty Gutman

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Betty Gutman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in CA More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepting patients

Licensed in CA

Accepts insurance

Hi there, I'm Betty!

Sometimes during life's journey, you may need some compassionate, professional, confidential support in order to make the transition through difficult times more productive and relieve distress. I am available to meet with you in a scheduled personal interview to assess the situation, discover possible solutions with you, and resolve issues that get in the way of you being the best self you want to be and having more stable relationships.

My approach

While a person can feel better after a good talk with a friend or relative, talking with a trained professional helps alleviate emotional distress by learning better ways of coping, resolving past issues, and improving communication. I take a respectful, non-judgemental approach to therapy and am nonbinary-inclusive in my practice. I draw on an array of treatment modalities tailored to client's individual needs. I have training in CBT, couple therapy, solution-focused therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and use an integrated model of treatment.

My focus

I have 30+ years of experience working with individuals and couples. My specialties include depression/anxiety, trauma, OCD, and relationship/couple therapy, bereavement therapy. I am available to see individuals and couples.

My communication style

I offer you an opportunity to face your difficulties constructively and confidently, freeing you to enjoy all the good things life has to offer. I am open and direct and encourage clients to be partners in the path to emotional well-being. I provide an interactive therapeutic environment.

My goals for you

I look forward to working with you to help you be the best self you want to be and enjoy all the good things life has to offer. My objective is that your relationship with yourself and others be fulfilling.

My first session with you

In our first session, we will meet for a personal interview to assess your situation and start discovering possible solutions together to resolve the issues holding you back. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer path forward.

About Betty

Specialities

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Methods

  • Attachment-based
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)
  • Couples Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Grief Therapy
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Integrative or Integral Psychotherapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Marital
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Object Relations
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused
  • Strength-Based
  • Supportive
  • Somatic

Practice

License

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Anthem, MHN, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), Tricare West, Cedars Sinai, Blue Shield of CA, and Kaiser Medicare Advantage (Southern Ca)

Languages spoken

  • English

Education

  • MSW - University of Toronto

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

Book the first session


No slots on Monday, May 06.

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Evening

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

No slots on Wednesday, May 08.

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Afternoon

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

No slots on Friday, May 10.

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No slots on Monday, May 13.

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No slots on Tuesday, May 14.

The soonest day with availability is

Evening

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

Afternoon

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

No slots on Friday, May 17.

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No slots on Saturday, May 18.

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No slots on Sunday, May 19.

The soonest day with availability is

Evening

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

Evening

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

No slots on Wednesday, May 22.

The soonest day with availability is

Afternoon

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

No slots on Friday, May 24.

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No slots on Saturday, May 25.

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No slots on Sunday, May 26.

The soonest day with availability is

Evening

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

Evening

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

Evening

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

Afternoon

All times are shown in Pacific Time (PT)

No slots on Friday, May 31.

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No slots on Saturday, Jun 01.

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No slots on Sunday, Jun 02.

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  • Video session
  • 55 minutes
  • Covered by Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Anthem, MHN, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), Tricare West, Cedars Sinai, Blue Shield of CA, and Kaiser Medicare Advantage (Southern Ca) Session cost depends on your insurance, most people pay $5-40 per session after meeting their deductible. There aren't any fees for using Rula.

Next Appointment Tuesday, May 7

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