- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT skills
- English and Spanish
About Monica
Monica Gutierrez is a licensed clinical social worker in Arizona who focuses on helping young people navigate hard periods in life. She brings seven years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Monica speaks English and Spanish and aims to make care approachable and down-to-earth.
She uses a client-centered outlook that puts each person's goals first. Monica works with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies.
Monica has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings and with a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team. That range of settings informs how she helps during crises, life transitions, and times of grief. She pays attention to family dynamics while keeping the individual’s needs central.
Sessions are collaborative and strengths-focused. Monica emphasizes building a strong working relationship and tailoring each plan to the person in front of her. She aims to help clients notice progress and build skills they can use outside sessions.
Outside of work Monica enjoys crafting, time with family, and long walks with her dog. Those interests help her stay grounded and present for the people she supports.
She uses a client-centered outlook that puts each person's goals first. Monica works with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies.
Monica has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings and with a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team. That range of settings informs how she helps during crises, life transitions, and times of grief. She pays attention to family dynamics while keeping the individual’s needs central.
Sessions are collaborative and strengths-focused. Monica emphasizes building a strong working relationship and tailoring each plan to the person in front of her. She aims to help clients notice progress and build skills they can use outside sessions.
Outside of work Monica enjoys crafting, time with family, and long walks with her dog. Those interests help her stay grounded and present for the people she supports.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.