Our Providers | Vanessa Gutierrez, LMFT
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Grief and Loss
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Adolescents
- Women’s Issues
- Life Transitions
- Domestic Violence
949.529.2139
Gutierrez@OCHealthPsych.com
CA License# LMFT148239
Vanessa Gutierrez, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Vanessa Gutierrez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who understands the impact of positivity in the healing process. Vanessa’s compassion opens a door to a safe space in which her clients can address old wounds and explore new perspectives to create positive change. She believes that the road to healing is paved with optimism and hope, and encourages her clients to discover both in the world around them and within themselves.
Vanessa utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy in her practice. These modalities focus on recognizing the underlying patterns affecting the lives and relationships of her clients, which Vanessa finds crucial to healing and growing. Whether a client is addressing communication issues, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, Vanessa empowers her clients to build healthier connections and develop strategies for a more fulfilling life.
Education & Experience
Vanessa earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the California State University Channel Islands.
She has worked with victims of child neglect and domestic abuse, helping them work through their trauma and supporting them in moving forward. She also has extensive experience collaborating with social workers, schools, allied agencies, and clients’ loved ones to ensure the continued and lifelong success of their therapy goals.
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