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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Body image work
About Lidia
Lidia Gutierrez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on body image, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and multicultural concerns. She works in English and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Lidia believes clients know their life story and brings a collaborative stance to sessions. She listens for strengths and helps people apply those strengths to current problems. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
People can expect a direct, respectful style that centers what matters to them. Lidia talks through manageable goals and small experiments that test new ways of coping. She uses clear language and checks in about progress at regular intervals.
Her work includes strategies for reducing anxiety and handling grief after losses. She offers ways to address shame, repair communication, and rebuild a sense of self after traumatic experiences. Cultural background and identity are considered part of the conversation when relevant.
Over time, sessions aim to expand practical coping skills and create steadier daily routines. Lidia helps people notice what is working and what needs to change, then adjusts the plan accordingly.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Licensed Clinical Social Workers commonly use structured, evidence-based techniques to address specific problems. One approach focuses on anxiety management with skills like breathing, behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These techniques reduce avoidance and help people test whether feared outcomes actually happen.Another common method addresses grief and loss through guided processing and practical routines. This approach helps people make space for difficult feelings while rebuilding daily patterns and meaningful activities. When trauma is an issue, sessions often combine grounding strategies with paced reflection to reduce distress before addressing deeper memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a few methods and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as this listing does not specify formats. Many people value online sessions because they can fit therapy into work or family schedules, shorten commute time, and use quieter surroundings when needed. Talk through practical arrangements with the clinician so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, communication, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, multicultural concerns, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, strengths-focused approach and practical interventions. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small experiments, and reviewing progress over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience has been centered on stress, trauma, grief, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in California. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the match and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.