Leana Gutierrez, MA, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Leana Gutierrez

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Men's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Gender Affirming Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Leana Gutierrez

Leana Gutierrez, LMFT, supports individuals across California to navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and build healthier patterns for long-term well-being. As a Marriage & Family Therapist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual, couples, and family therapy, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma with a compassionate, structured approach tailored to their unique needs. Leana has experience working with teens and young adults facing school avoidance, behavioral challenges, and identity development, as well as adults managing life transitions and relationship concerns. She is particularly attuned to the complexities of intersecting identities and creates a supportive, inclusive space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to her core focus areas, she offers support across a broad range of mental health concerns and life experiences. Her therapeutic style emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family therapy, and couples counseling. Leana works with individuals, couples, and families to improve communication, strengthen connections, and develop tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and create meaningful change in daily life. She also integrates parenting strategies when working with families to promote healthy dynamics and growth. Leana is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves within the context of their relationships, empowering them to create more fulfilling and balanced lives. She believes therapy should feel both supportive and actionable, offering insight alongside tangible strategies for progress. Outside of her clinical work, Leana enjoys attending concerts, stand-up comedy shows, and musicals, as well as playing video games and cooking. She also enjoys following MLB baseball, mixed martial arts, and spending quality time with family, friends, and pets.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Office location

Leana Gutierrez, MA, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - California

5901 Encina Rd, Ste A, Goleta, CA 93117

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - California

Education and training

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1801461637

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Leana Gutierrez?

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Is Leana Gutierrez accepting new patients?

Leana Gutierrez generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Leana Gutierrez's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Leana Gutierrez work with?

Leana Gutierrez works with LifeStance Health - California.

Where is Leana Gutierrez's office located?

Leana Gutierrez has 2 office locations in Goleta, view full addresses on Leana Gutierrez's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Leana Gutierrez?

Leana Gutierrez frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Leana Gutierrez on their profile.