Ian Gutierrez, PhD

Background: Dr. Ian Gutierrez, Ph.D., received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from

the University of Connecticut and completed his clinical internship at the Louis Stokes

Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Gutierrez maintains an active career in

psychological research, with more than 30 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

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.

I believe that caring and compassion go hand-in-hand with a realistic, no-nonsense

approach to treatment that respects and includes your unique life experiences, and

encourages you to reach your highest potential.

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