- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT skills
- Works in English and Spanish
About Monica
Monica Gutierrez is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience. She earned a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University and practices in Arizona. Monica focuses on helping young people move through anxiety, panic, mood shifts, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with relationship stress, grief, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue.
Monica favors a client-centered, strengths-based style. She listens first and tailors sessions to each person's needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help manage intense emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes outpatient and inpatient settings and work with a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team. That experience shaped how she helps young adults and teens build routines and healthier skills over time. Monica emphasizes building a strong working relationship because it supports steady progress.
Sessions often focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Monica helps set small goals, practice grounding and breath techniques, and track what changes are helpful. She encourages parents and family members to be part of planning when appropriate, while keeping the focus on the individual's growth.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys crafting, time with family, and long walks with her dog. Those everyday interests inform a down-to-earth approach in sessions and a focus on realistic, manageable change.
Approaches that translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship. It helps people feel heard and guides the work toward their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Monica works collaboratively to identify what methods fit a person's needs and goals. She will check in about what feels useful and adjust the plan over time so the work matches real life demands and progress.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday routine, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use or practice skills in their everyday settings, which can help make coping strategies more practical and immediate.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Virginia, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Utah, Kansas, Montana, Maryland, Oregon, District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Monica help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, anger, and self-esteem issues. Monica also supports people dealing with grief, relationship strain, family matters, and compassion fatigue.
What is Monica's style in therapy?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-based. She focuses on listening first and then tailoring practical skills to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring?
Monica has seven years of clinical experience across outpatient and inpatient settings and as part of a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and Montana, and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients book with Monica?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Monica?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.