Michael Gutierrez-Canchola

AMFT, APCC Michael Gutierrez-Canchola
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Sports Performance, Couples Counseling, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD),

Introduction

I work with individuals, athletes, and couples who want to improve how they show up in moments that matter—whether that’s under pressure, in relationships, or in their own internal experiences. My approach is centered around helping clients reconnect with what I call their “true form”—a state where they can think clearly, act decisively, and engage with a sense of confidence and calm competitiveness or connection. Over time, pressure, doubt, and expectations can create mental noise that pulls people away from that state. Our work focuses on understanding those patterns, simplifying the mental experience, and developing practical tools that allow you to respond more effectively in real time.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • AMFT #144444 (CA)
  • APCC #15007 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Athletes
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual $170
  • Couples $200
  • Initial Couples Session $220

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology - California Baptist University
  • Bachelor's Degree, Kinesiology - Sonoma State University

Certifications

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Couples

FAQ

Is Michael Gutierrez-Canchola accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Michael Gutierrez-Canchola is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Michael Gutierrez-Canchola also offers a free consultation.
Does Michael Gutierrez-Canchola offer telehealth appointments? Michael Gutierrez-Canchola does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Michael Gutierrez-Canchola specialize in? Michael Gutierrez-Canchola specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Existential Crisis, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Sports Performance.
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