Therapists in Castaic, CA

My professional voyage has traversed healthcare, the realm of workers' compensation, and the corridors of education, all of which have endowed me with a rich tapestry of skills. I’m Kathryn Gutierrez, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, educator, and artist specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of anxiety and depression, and bear the scars of trauma. I typically treat adults, who often have a physical injury followed by a sequela of chronic pain. Additionally I treat patients who are struggling with anxiety and depression.

Whether you are grappling with challenges in your life or seeking to enhance your psychological well-being, having the support and guidance of a therapist can often be helpful. I applaud your taking this step and thank you for looking at my service description. With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist, I offer deep listening, clinical knowledge, and practical directions to help you improve your psychological wellness and further your personal fulfillment.

Accepting clients ages 5 and above experiencing emotional and clinical related challenges open to learning coping and life skills in a warm therapeutic environment.

Do you want to be happier and feel less anxiety and have more clarity. We all get challenged by accepting where we are with our problems. It's hard to be mindful about facing our issues. I can help you embrace that part that you are running from & if you can practice tools--you can start living the Way of Positive Psychology and you will heal & start to feel better. You really can do this. You really can heal. I haven't always felt as Anchored & Happy as I am now--for 25 years-I studied practiced & would be honored to teach you.

I specialize in young adult issues, especially, life transitions, ADHD, LGBT concerns, ENM/CNM/polyamorous and kinky relationships. I believe in treating underlying causes and improving symptoms rather than labeling them. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients achieve their personal goals. I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and involve clients in each step of the process. I am confident that I can help you navigate any difficult life transition, interpersonal conflict, personal challenge, and/or mental health-related situation that you are facing and encourage you to reach out.

Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process where the feedback between the therapist and the person is without any sense of judgement or agenda.Therapy is about what works from the perspective of each person's unique personal experience. It allows for a fluid perspective to be understood and worked through. I am an active participant, providing descriptions along with mutually agreed upon insights and interpretations. I believe that the essential process within oneself and in a therapeutic setting should always contain compassion, understanding, respect and empathy. The goal is to develop a positive relationship with oneself and with others.