About Monica
Monica Gutierrez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience. She practices from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective and focuses on supporting young people as they navigate life changes. Monica uses practical, down-to-earth approaches in sessions.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people shift patterns of thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotions feel overwhelming or when skills for coping are needed.
How Monica works
Her work includes attention to stress, anxiety, panic attacks, mood concerns, and low self-esteem. She also helps with relationship strain, grief, compassion fatigue, body image, and self-love. Young adult issues are a particular focus within that mix.
Monica has experience across outpatient and inpatient settings and currently contributes to a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team. That background informs how she structures support and coordinates care when needed. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Monica aims to build a strong therapeutic connection and to tailor each plan so it fits the person's goals. Outside of work she enjoys crafting, spending time with family, and walking her dog.
Monica lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Monica works with
The areas below are the ones Monica selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Body image
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arizona |
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Online support options
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Monica combines client-centered work with structured skill-building to meet real-life needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead, helping people feel understood and heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches strategies to change unhelpful habits, which can help with anxiety, mood issues, and panic symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Monica works collaboratively to identify goals, then tries techniques that match those goals and the person's daily life. She adjusts methods over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit varied schedules. Video calls allow more visual connection, phone sessions can be a simpler check-in, and messaging options can support brief updates or when a live session isn't possible. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and practice skills between sessions.
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