Maria Guzman Gutierrez, LCSW

Maria Guzman Gutierrez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 11 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflict, and life transitions. She works with clients on issues related to self-esteem, motivation, confidence, and coping with change, and she also addresses concerns such as compassion fatigue, attachment and abandonment, communication problems, and immigration-related stress. Maria approaches care from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert in their own story and already carries resources that can be built upon to navigate challenges.

She combines client-centered therapy with practical, evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Maria aims to create a respectful, collaborative environment where clients can explore goals, practice new skills, and find clearer pathways forward. Her work emphasizes realistic solutions, improved communication, and nurturing self-compassion as clients move toward greater well-being.

Maria offers guidance to individuals and families facing a range of difficulties such as grief, isolation, guilt and shame, trauma-related concerns, and questions of life purpose. She frames therapy as a partnership that honors the client’s expertise while providing structure, feedback, and tools to support meaningful change.