Michelle Gutierrez, LPC
Compassionate, narrative-informed counseling
Details
| Name | Michelle Gutierrez |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Michelle
Michelle Gutierrez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses Narrative therapy along with practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people during major life changes. She focuses on steady, collaborative work that aims to uncover strengths and support clearer choices. Sessions emphasize small, concrete steps you can try between meetings.
Michelle has five years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Background and approach
Common topics include relationship challenges, ADHD, and finding a renewed sense of purpose. Her style blends story-based work with tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, identify values, and practice actions that match those values.
Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when helpful for managing intense emotions. In sessions, Michelle aims for a calm, respectful tone and clear next steps. She helps clients set boundaries, address codependency, and reduce social isolation.
Practical skills for panic, communication problems, and coping with caregiver stress are also offered. People who work with Michelle often focus on rebuilding self-worth and creating healthier habits. She supports exploration of forgiveness, handling guilt and shame, and strengthening self-love.
If you want a gentle, action-oriented collaborator, she invites you to take the next step and begin the process.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue among the things Michelle works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michelle directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michelle directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT can work in online therapy
Michelle combines Narrative therapy with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered therapy to help people untangle storylines that limit choices. Narrative therapy looks at the stories you tell about yourself and helps you reframe them to make different decisions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches noticing thoughts without getting stuck and taking small steps toward what matters. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and understood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will talk with you about your goals and preferences and try methods that fit your needs. Together you can adjust what you try based on how it feels and what helps in daily life.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins that focus on skill practice rather than long travel. Phone sessions may be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and shorter sessions can fit into a work break. Discuss formats and scheduling during the initial matching to find what works best for you.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include ADHD, relationship issues, and women's concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and narrative-informed, mixing story-based exploration with practical tools. She emphasizes values, mindfulness, and actions that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults through transitions and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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