Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Monica works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona, Virginia, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Utah, Kansas, Montana, Maryland, Oregon, District of Columbia
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Monica
Monica Gutierrez is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and mood challenges. She practices in Arizona and offers care in both English and Spanish. Monica focuses on practical, person-focused support so people feel understood and heard from the first session.
She works with young adults and teens especially, guiding them through relationship struggles, changes in life, grief, and family dynamics.
Background and approach
Monica draws on a client-centered approach that centers each person’s strengths when planning next steps. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach skills for coping and emotional regulation. Her style is straightforward and collaborative.
Monica listens first, then helps set goals that fit daily life. Sessions emphasize skill practice, problem solving, and building self-compassion so people can handle stress and anger more effectively. Monica gained experience across outpatient and inpatient settings, and has been part of a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team.
That background informs how she supports people through transitions and crises while focusing on steady progress. She aims to make treatment personal rather than one-size-fits-all. Outside of work she enjoys crafting, long walks with her dog, and spending time with family and friends.
Monica brings that grounded, human side into her work to help people feel supported as they make changes.
What Monica works with
Everything Monica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Monica's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Body image
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Monica lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Monica’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on a person’s strengths. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helping them set goals and make choices that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. These skills can help with anxiety, anger, panic, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She combines listening with skill teaching and adjusts the plan as progress happens, so the approach feels useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing tracking between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while working on stress, anger, and emotional regulation.
Questions people ask about Monica
What concerns does Monica commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, mood disorders, panic attacks, self-love, and young adult issues.
What is Monica's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and strengths based, with practical skill teaching from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions typically focus on setting goals, practicing skills, and building coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Monica has seven years of clinical experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings and as part of a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program team.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Arizona with credentials listed as PA LCSW and MT LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available online?
Monica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.