ADHD Women’s Empowerment Circle

with Jessica Gutierrez, LMFT

When:

Tuesdays, From 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
September 3 - October 8, 2024

Where:

Online via Zoom

Who:

Women aged 18 and above with ADHD (California Residents Only) seeking empowerment, connection, and holistic support. This group is open to both existing Hallowell Todaro clients and new clients.

Cost:

$350 for 6 sessions, which includes an individual pre-group session

About the Group

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strength-based approaches, we'll navigate the challenges of ADHD together while fostering personal growth, resilience, and meaningful connections. 

Each meeting will cover a new topic:

  • Sept 3: Discover Your Strengths

    Embark on a journey to uncover your personal strengths and embrace your unique identity through supportive exercises from ACT.

  • Sept 10: Nurture Self-Compassion

    Nurture a compassionate relationship with yourself as we delve into mindfulness practices and CBT exercises.

  • Sept 17: Cultivate Resilience

    Foster resilience and develop effective coping strategies using the powerful blend of acceptance, mindfulness, and CBT techniques.

  • Sept 24: Embrace Authenticity

    Embrace your true self and unleash your strengths through engaging activities, merging insights from ACT and CBT approaches.

  • Oct 1: Empower Your Communication

    Empower yourself with assertive communication skills and effective boundary-setting techniques, drawing from the wisdom of ACT and CBT.

  • Oct 8: Celebrate Your Growth
    We’ll take time to reflect on your journey, celebrate your victories, and set intentions for ongoing empowerment.

CBT equips you with practical skills to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors, enabling smoother navigation through life's challenges. ACT fosters mindfulness and values-driven actions, empowering you to overcome obstacles and pursue your aspirations with clarity. In the supportive environment of a women's group, you'll find validation, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. Together, these approaches offer a holistic approach to thriving despite ADHD's challenges, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections.

Join us on this journey toward empowerment and growth! 

Register Now - California Residents Only

 

Jessica Gutierrez, LMFT

About Jessica

Jessica Gutierrez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider. She has extensive experience gained from years of offering psychotherapy and executive function coaching using evidence-based practices. Her passion is to offer comprehensive intake assessments and care plans for individual clients and families. Jessica's ability to incorporate different therapeutic principles and philosophies has helped her tailor her services to meet the specific needs of her clients. She aims to establish an empathic and encouraging environment that supports her client’s self-expression, help them enhance their self-awareness, facilitates change, and allows them to live the life they truly desire.

Jessica grew up in the Bay Area, where she attended college. She has her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration on Children, Marriage, and Family Therapy from Palo Alto University; and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy with a Minor in Psychology from San Jose State University. She is also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional.

Jessica's sessions aims to teach clients how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with distress, regulate emotions, improve relationships with others, and overall strengthen executive function skills. She helps her clients understand the nature of their challenges, find lasting solutions, and adopt effective coping mechanisms. She has worked with a broad range of clients, including adolescents, college students, adults, and families in different settings; schools, community mental health agencies, private practice settings, and inpatient facilities. In addition to supporting individuals struggling with ADHD, she has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+, learning differences, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and work and academic-related stressors.

Jessica’s theoretical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Informed Treatment, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Strength-based, and Solution Focused techniques. She applies her extensive knowledge, unique skills, and experience to provide coaching and counseling to help clients live authentic, fulfilling, and productive lives.

Jessica’s interests include reading educational, non-fiction books and watching documentaries, standup comedies, and T.V. show. She loves meditation, yoga, hikes, puzzles, and dancing to help her regain her vitality. During her free time, you will find her spending time with her family and friends and engaging in outdoor activities.