Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Maria Guzman Gutierrez, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Family Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 96319
- NPI
- 1104259399
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Maria supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Family communication
- CBT and solution focus
About Maria
Maria Guzman Gutierrez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem concerns, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and focus on practical steps someone can use between meetings.
In sessions she centers the person's own story and strengths. She uses clear, problem-focused conversation to help people identify patterns that keep them stuck. That might mean looking at unhelpful thoughts, practicing different ways to respond, or setting small goals that build confidence.
Her work draws on Client-Centered ideas to listen and reflect, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. These approaches are used together to match what each person needs.
People who come for help often want concrete tools for daily life. Sessions can include skill practice, communication strategies for family problems, and steps for coping with guilt, shame, or feelings of isolation. Maria also addresses immigration-related stress and trauma when it is part of someone's experience.
She asks clients to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted at this time.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Maria often brings Client-Centered Therapy into sessions by listening closely and reflecting what a person says. That approach helps someone feel heard and clarifies their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then test different techniques. The process is collaborative, and adjustments are made based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work is often chosen because it can fit into busy schedules, make it easier to have shorter check-ins during a break, or reduce travel time. Discussing practical needs up front helps schedule sessions that align with work, family, and other responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family problems, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, immigration stress, guilt, shame, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of Client-Centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The style is practical and goal-oriented, with attention to daily skills and communication.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers