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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.

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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

Patient testimonials

  • "Betty is fantastic at getting down to the core of my problems. Very responsive and not judgmental at all."

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

Languages spoken

  • English

Education

  • MSW - University of Toronto

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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