Dr. Ian Gutierrez received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut. His areas of subject matter expertise include stress, anxiety, and coping; resilience and well-being; military and veteran populations; and the psychology of religion and spirituality. My approach to therapy: Therapy offers a caring and compassionate space in which you can undertake some of life’s hardest tasks: facing old fears, coming to terms with uncomfortable realities, and processing difficult life experiences. However, the kindness, understanding, and patience of a knowledgeable therapist makes these tasks a little easier to bear. In this way, as your therapist, I welcome the opportunity to support you on your journey to healing and wisdom. My practice emphasizes evidence-based cognitive and behavioral approaches to treatment. Among these, I believe that acceptance- and mindfulness-based techniques are among the most valuable, and provide everyone the ability to disengage with lifelong struggles by creating new ways of relating to themselves and those who are most important in their lives. Therapy with me is: - Client-centered and client-driven - Warm, welcoming, and inclusive - Real, genuine, and down to Earth - Positive and strengths-based - Grounded in evidence-based practices Therapeutic modalities I use include: - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Exposure Therapy - 12-Step Facilitation