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- Stress and anxiety
- Family communication
- CBT and client-centered
About Maria
LCSW in California with 11 years of experience, Maria Guzman Gutierrez helps people manage stress, anxiety, family concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and works with clients on motivation and coping skills.
Maria centers sessions on the person's own story and strengths. She treats someone as the expert on their life and focuses on practical steps they can take. Conversations cover immediate problems and skills to reduce distress over time.
Her work addresses family problems, communication difficulties, and attachment or abandonment concerns. She also helps people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Immigration-related stress and post-traumatic stress are listed among her focus areas.
Maria uses a mix of practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around what the person brings and their priorities. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to build motivation and set clear goals.
Sessions are run with attention to what will fit into daily life and current responsibilities. Payments use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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How her therapeutic approaches work for remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and perspective. In practice this means the therapist follows what the client brings, reflects their concerns, and helps them weigh options. This approach is useful when someone wants to sort out feelings and make decisions at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. Online sessions can guide people through exercises, homework, and step-by-step problem solving to reduce anxiety or manage stress.
Motivational Interviewing is used to build readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and personal goals. Solution-Focused Therapy supports setting concrete, short-term goals and tracking progress between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy progresses and priorities change.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. Practical benefits of remote therapy include fitting appointments into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and fewer barriers to attending from different locations. These factors can make it easier to maintain regular sessions alongside work, school, or family responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, family problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include attachment concerns, abandonment, immigration issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches guide conversations, goal setting, and practical skill work.
How much experience does this therapist have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with the issues listed in her specialties and additional focus areas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California. Her practice is described as based in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients in accordance with her licensing in California.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.