Many BIPOC women experience burnout from juggling career and family, workplace microaggressions, cultural and generational pressures, and struggles with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem. These challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating, making it hard to set boundaries or feel confident in who you are. Therapy offers a safe, culturally sensitive space to process trauma, navigate life transitions, and build healthier coping tools. With the right support, you can reclaim balance, strengthen your confidence, and move forward with clarity and peace.

As a helping professional, you give so much of yourself to others. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, social worker, educator, or first responder, your work is profoundly meaningful—but it also comes with unique challenges. Constant exposure to the pain and trauma of others can take a toll on your emotional well-being, leaving you feeling drained, disconnected, or even questioning your ability to stay in your field. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space where you can process these experiences, replenish your energy, make a shift, and rediscover the balance you need to thrive both professionally and personally.

Military members and their families face significant changes and challenges, and it's essential to work with a therapist who understands these complexities. I recognize that your situation is unique, so our approach will be tailored to meet your specific needs. Together, we will explore your experiences and identify steps that guide you toward healing. Click here to learn more.

Anxiety can lead to emotional and physical symptoms, including persistent worry, fear, restlessness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Therapy provides opportunities for you to practice relaxation techniques, mindfulness exercises, and stress management strategies, empowering you to cope more effectively with anxiety triggers.

Therapy can provide practical skills and coping strategies to manage depressive symptoms, such as relaxation techniques, problem-solving skills, and self-care wellness recommendations. With the right support, you can develop the resilience and self-awareness necessary to navigate the challenges of depression and strive towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands personally and professionally? People experiencing burnout may notice a lack of energy, decreased motivation, feelings of detachment or cynicism, and reduced performance. I assist with a wide range of burnout related issues. I work with mothers who are burnt out from parenting. I also work with professional women who are burnt out from their jobs due to high demands, micromanagement, or discrimination in the workplace.

Trauma can leave deep emotional scars that impact various aspects of your life, including relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. In therapy, you are provided with a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore and process the past. Together we can address these underlying issues, so that healing is attainable. Through skills training in areas such as emotion regulation, stress management, and boundary-setting, therapy provides a space to learn practical tools to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and self-assurance. Click here to learn more.

Settling in after a move nationally or internationally, welcoming a new child, starting a new relationship, or facing difficulties in the workplace? During times of change and adjustment, therapy provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and concerns. Therapy can help to process the challenges and uncertainties associated with life transitions, offering practical coping strategies, problem-solving techniques, and emotional support to navigate these changes effectively.

Feeling stuck, misunderstood, or disconnected in your relationship?Couples therapy, offered by Therapist Ximena Marin Gutierrez MSW, can help couples communicate more openly and listen to each other with understanding. Therapy provides tools to navigate conflicts, build trust, and strengthen emotional connection. Together, couples can set goals for their relationship and develop strategies to maintain a supportive, healthy partnership.

Feeling disconnected? Are you tired of the same arguments or feeling like you just don’t get each other? Therapy can help mothers and daughters improve communication and better understand each other’s perspectives. It provides a safe space to process past trauma, work through hurts, navigate conflicts, and rebuild trust. Associate Therapist Ximena Marin Gutierrez, MSW helps mothers and daughters set boundaries & create a more supportive, healthy relationship.