Paola Gutierrez (She/Her/Ella)

MA
Accepting Clients

Latina therapist (she/her/ella) empowering BIPOC healing with a culturally rooted, client-centered approach. Coffee lover & fitness fan.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in California
Supervised by Dr. Lisa Bendimez, PsyD

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Do you ever feel like you are "too much?" Do you spiral when a text doesn’t come back right away? Do you find yourself drawn to people who aren’t emotionally available? That’s not you being “needy.” If you’ve been feeling like you deserve more but keep ending up in the same kinds of relationships, you may have a problem with connecting due to attachment issues from childhood. In therapy, we focus on three core areas: your relationships, your self-worth, and how attachment shapes both.

My Background and Approach

I create a space that feels safe, affirming, and real. I practice people-first care, meaning you’re more than a label; you’re a whole person with context, culture, and strengths. Attachment is central to my work. The ways we learned to connect (or protect ourselves) show up in dating, friendships, and family dynamics. I help people understand their attachment patterns without shame, regulate emotions, communicate needs clearly, and build more secure relationships with themselves and others. With couples, I focus on breaking reactive cycles, increasing emotional safety, and strengthening trust. My style is collaborative, blending insight, validation, and practical tools so you feel supported and empowered.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I deeply believe that mental and physical health go hand in hand. When one is out of balance, the other often feels it too. Therapy, to me, is a collaborative journey. Your voice, your goals, and your story matter. I'm open to feedback and committed to creating a space where you feel heard and empowered. I’m proud to support people from all walks of life. Holistic Psychological Services, Inc. is a safe and affirming place to all. I also recognize that traditional Western approaches to therapy don’t work for everyone—and that’s okay. Let’s work together to find what feels right for you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Attachment Theory Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Other Techniques
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anxiety Teen Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Shield of California
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $175/session

Reach out to Paola