Annie Rutkowski, AMFT, Long Beach, CA

About Annie Rutkowski

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Seniors (65+)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Family / Marital

Trauma Focused

Family Systems

Psychodynamic

Strength-Based

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Annie Rutkowski

Annie Rutkowski, A.M.F.T., is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Daybreak Counseling Center, offering virtual and in-person sessions in Long Beach. She works with teens, adults, couples, and families, and specializes in anxiety, OCD, identity exploration, relationship challenges, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions. Annie earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Fullerton. Before becoming a therapist, she spent several years working as a reading specialist supporting children with learning disabilities, an experience that strengthened her passion for helping others feel understood, empowered, and supported in their growth.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Annie takes a warm, collaborative, and holistic approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs and experiences. Her approach is grounded in narrative therapy while also drawing from attachment-based, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and relational perspectives. She is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ clients and individuals navigating identity development, relational challenges, and questions surrounding self-worth and belonging

What is your typical process for working with clients?

he believes people are not defined by the struggles they face and works to help clients build self-understanding, reconnect with their strengths, and develop more compassionate relationships with themselves and others. In her work with couples, Annie incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and better understand patterns within their relationships. She strives to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring their experiences and moving toward meaningful, lasting change.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Annie Rutkowski, AMFT also offers online video visits for patients

Daybreak Counseling Center

4182 N Viking Wy, Ste 201, Long Beach, CA 90808

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Education and background

Practice names

Daybreak Counseling Center

Education and training

California State University, Fullerton, Master's in Psychology
California State University, Fullerton (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1902725385

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Annie Rutkowski?

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Is Annie Rutkowski accepting new patients?

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What practice does Annie Rutkowski work with?

Annie Rutkowski works with Daybreak Counseling Center.

Where is Annie Rutkowski's office located?

Annie Rutkowski has 2 office locations in Long Beach, view full addresses on Annie Rutkowski's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Annie Rutkowski?

Annie Rutkowski frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Annie Rutkowski on their profile.