Minds in Motion: ADHD College & Grad Crew
with Jessica Gutierrez, LMFT
When:
Thursdays, 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
September 12 - October 17, 2024
Where:
Online via Zoom
Who:
College and graduate students. 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
Join our 6-week journey for college and graduate students with ADHD. This group blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with uplifting strength-based techniques, equipping you with the tools to conquer college and grad school life with confidence. Discover practical skills, nurture resilience, foster meaningful connections, find validation and inspiration, and access support.
Meeting topics:
Sept 12: Embrace Your ADHD Strengths
Discover and harness the unique strengths that come with ADHD. It's all about embracing what makes you awesome and using it to your advantage in your studies.
Sept 19: Time & Organization
Explore practical strategies tailored for ADHD, helping you effectively juggle your schedule, prioritize tasks, and stay organized.
Sept 26: Supercharge Your Study Skills
Uncover study techniques that work best for you, empowering you to approach your academics with greater confidence.
Oct 3: Advocate & Empower Yourself
Focus on strengthening your self-advocacy and communication skills in a supportive space. Gain the tools to navigate college and graduate school with more resilience and self-assurance.
Oct 10: Stress Resilience & Well-being
Explore coping mechanisms rooted in CBT/DBT to build resilience against stress, prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being on your academic journey.
Oct 17: Reflect & Set Goals
We’ll pause to reflect on your journey, celebrate your accomplishments, and craft SMART goals that align with your strengths. Come join us and empower yourself to thrive academically with both compassion and determination.
Don't just survive college – thrive! Join us and pave the way for your success in college and beyond.
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.