Monica Gutierrez

Monica Gutierrez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Arizona. She focuses on helping young adults and teens navigate stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and challenges around body image and self-esteem. Monica approaches each person with warmth and a strengths-based outlook.

Monica earned a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University and has seven years of clinical experience. She has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings and currently contributes to a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team. That mix of experience informs how she tailors care for people at different stages of recovery.

Her day-to-day approach centers on client-centered care and practical skills. Monica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when people want support making changes.

Monica values building a strong working relationship before moving into skill teaching. She aims to get to know each person's background and goals so therapy fits their life. Families are considered when relevant, with attention to individual needs within family dynamics.

Outside of work she enjoys crafting, long walks with her dog, and time with friends and family. These personal interests shape a grounded, approachable style in sessions.

How Monica’s Approaches Work Online

Monica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as part of her online work. CBT focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving relationships.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Monica will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what helps most. She emphasizes a strong working relationship and adapts strategies based on how a person responds over time.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to attend. Some people find remote sessions let them use skills learned in real life between meetings. The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.