Jose Gutierrez

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Jose Gutierrez is an indigenous (Maya Lenca), male of color specializing in trauma work and addressing diagnoses including PTSD and Anxiety.

Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My ideal client has a history of trauma including physical, verbal, or sexual. In addition, my clients usually have a substance use disorder whether it be alcohol or drug related. It is important to address substance use at the same time one address trauma when it comes to co-ocurring disorders.

My Background and Approach

I believe people are the experts on themselves. Jose's therapeutic style is primarily grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a Mindfulness, with a focus on better understanding the origins of one's thoughts and behaviors and how these impact one's past, present, and future. By gaining awareness you have the power to change your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a healthier way.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Jose describes his culture as being grounded in social justice, communal learning, caretaking of the land, and the personal spiritual/philosophical understanding of how one's actions impact the next seven generations. With this knowledge he initiated Seven Seas Therapy. Jose has been in the field since 2016, he interacts with a Person-Centered approach and modality to support, guide, and assist clients in a culturally sensitive way.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Addiction Counseling Anger Management Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Anger Issues Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Men's Issues
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: Español
  • Rate: $120 - 120/session

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