Michelle Alcaraz-Gutierrez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Michelle!

I have had the honor to provide mild, moderate, and severe mental health services to couples, children, individuals, and families in their primary language, Spanish and English. In addition, I have experience providing crisis mental health services.

My focus

I have comprehensive experience serving diverse individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar, PTSD, OCD, grief, bereavement, relationship hardships, and work distress. I am comfortable treating clients seeking therapy for the first time along with those continuing their care.

My approach

I draw from Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Short-term, Family Systems, and eclectic approaches to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals.

My communication style

My mission is to provide resources, homework, and tools in a safe environment to support you in your healing journey. I am a firm believer that therapy works best when the client sets the pace. I want to reassure you that I am here to help you figure it out.

My journey to mental healthcare

In my past work experience, I worked in a domestic violence/ sexual assault agency where I learned about the limitations of mental health services within that population. To support my community and individuals who experience trauma, I decided to pursue a master's degree in marriage, family, and child therapy to make a difference in their lives.

My goals for you

Openly discussing desired goals within your current mental health capacity that you wish to achieve in a collaborative timeline ranging from 3-6 months.

Our first session

First session consists of introduction, legal mandates, notice of privacy, exceptions of therapy, and building rapport to support your therapeutic journey.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

Play Therapy

Psychoanalytic

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) Marriage Familly Children Therapist from California State University, Fresno.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Michelle Alcaraz-Gutierrez