Therapist profile
Karen Gudino-Gutierrez, LCSW
California
LCSW focused on anger and emotional regulation
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 108785
- NPI1548786403
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Karen
Karen Gudino-Gutierrez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with seven years of experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Karen focuses on clear, practical steps. She uses short-term strategies and skill-building to help manage strong feelings and daily pressures. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented so people can notice small changes quickly.
Her approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Those methods translate into learning to spot unhelpful thoughts, tolerate distress, and build more steady routines. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify what is already working and expand it.
Karen has worked with issues related to attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and relationship hurts such as infidelity and jealousy. She also supports people dealing with hoarding, guilt and shame, feelings of emptiness, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Karen will work with each person to set clear goals and try techniques that fit their life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online therapy options.
How sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions
Karen often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and helps people try different thinking patterns to reduce anger and anxiety. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage intense reactions. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to help notice reactions earlier and reduce impulsive responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and daily schedule. That means trying skills, checking how they fit, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, practice exercises between meetings, or not needing travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining consistency and practicing skills in real-life settings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or temper concerns does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, feel building resentment, or struggle with frustration at work. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and depression.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skill-based work that focuses on clear steps and goals. Conversations mix teaching skills, practicing them, and reviewing progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in the field.
Which credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.