Mara Gutierrez

Mara Gutierrez is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker located in Washington DC. Mara is passionate about helping individuals explore their emotional pain as a way of finding a greater, more meaningful connection with themselves and those around them. Many of her clients are INFJ personality types, empaths, and highly-sensitive people who feel deeply and often try to overthink their way out of those intense emotions. She brings a multicultural and inclusive approach to helping clients get in touch with their most authentic, confident, and compassionate Self.

In sessions, Mara guides her clients to explore different parts of themselves and understand the valuable role they have played in ensuring safety and protection. By paying attention to discomfort and discovering the root causes of symptoms, Mara supports clients achieve a better emotional, physical, spiritual, and relationship health.

Mara earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Florida International University. She has additional certification in Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Breathwork Healing, and Jungian Sandtray Therapy. Her intentional, reflective approach to therapy leaves clients feeling more in-touch with their minds and bodies and empowers them to move past their emotional pain.