Alicia Gutierrez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Alicia!

I am passionate about supporting clients through challenges to experience healing and growth. My goal is to meet you where you are, wherever that may be. Let's work together.

My focus

I work with clients living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, chemical dependency, addiction, childhood trauma, PTSD, and relationship conflict.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is person-centered. Clients drive the direction, and together we create a plan to reach therapeutic goals. I use interventions from a range of modalities to address presenting concerns. Clients often have homework between sessions, as this is where challenges and opportunities for change arise.

My communication style

I want you to feel comfortable and safe during our sessions. While I believe in asking hard questions and talking about things we don't like to talk about, I also want you to feel heard and understood. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling lighter and more hopeful with tangible tools you can put into practice.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to this field because I enjoy helping people face problems and work through them. I love seeing the joy people find when they resolve the challenges they have been dealing with. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to heal and feel better.

My goals for you

Goal setting is highly personalized for each client. During our initial sessions, I'll listen for what I perceive to be your goals based on what you tell me. I'll review what I've heard, and you can help me adjust the goals and objectives to fit exactly what you are hoping to attain during your time in therapy.

Our first session

When we initially meet, we review consent to treatment and you will have time to ask questions about working with me. I take time to learn more about you, your life history, and background. You will be invited to tell me who you are and what brings you to therapy at this time in your life.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Play Therapy

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Alicia Gutierrez