Therapist profile
Monica Gutierrez, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arizona / LCSW-20776; LCSW, Virginia / 0904015088; LCSW, Missouri / 2023022890; LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW023843; LCSW, Utah / 13963913-3501; LSCSW, Kansas / LSCSW 06406; LCSW, Montana / BBH-LCSW-LIC-72194; LCSW-C, Maryland / 32143; LCSW, Oregon / L15722; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200003405
- NPI1215651542
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationArizona
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Monica
Monica Gutierrez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona with seven years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationships, family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Monica speaks English and Spanish and draws on practical approaches to help people manage day-to-day struggles.
She trained at Arizona State University, earning a Master of Social Work. Monica has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings and currently contributes to a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team. That mix of settings informs how she adapts strategies to different situations.
Her approach centers on client-centered work and a strengths perspective. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to help people learn skills for managing mood, panic, and anger. Motivational Interviewing guides conversations about change and what fits the person’s life.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and problem solving. Monica helps people spot the patterns behind snapping, resentment, or overwhelming frustration and then practice alternatives. She also supports concerns like body image, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue that can feed into anger and stress.
Monica values a strong working relationship and takes time to get to know each person’s situation. Outside work she enjoys crafting, long walks with her dog, and family time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Monica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality to change mood and behavior, which helps with anger, panic, and low mood. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful when strong feelings or relationship conflicts are present.Motivational Interviewing guides conversations about readiness for change and helps set realistic goals. Monica treats finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and daily demands to decide which methods to emphasize together.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make practicing skills between sessions more practical because tools and handouts can be shared and reviewed in real time.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Virginia, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Utah, Kansas, Montana, Maryland, Oregon, District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in therapy?
She uses a client-centered, strengths-based style and applies practical CBT and DBT tools alongside motivational interviewing to support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings and on a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and Montana and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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