Helping you go from self-doubt to self-assured
Therapy for Anxiety in Relationships in San Diego
Ginny Gutman, LCSW
You’re tired of feeling exhausted from the constant worry about your relationship.
You know something needs to change but you’re not sure how to get there.
That’s where I come in.
You’ve done what you can to keep yourself from having spiraling thoughts about your relationship with your partner or while dating someone new but you realize you need help that’s specifically for you. You want someone who is in touch with dating, working, living in a post-pandemic tech-centered world AND knows how to help you go from surviving with anxiety to thriving with self-assuredness.
I create an inviting space where you’ll feel completely understood. My role in our work together is to tune into what you’re going through, and offer you a compassionate presence so you know you don’t have to carry this weight alone anymore. We’ll explore the root of your anxiety, work to identify and heal your pain points, and I’ll tailor tools and strategies that are most effective and aligned to you.
In sessions I’ll work with you so that not only you’ll leave equipped with practical next steps that help you build greater confidence and certainty in yourself and in your relationships, but you’ll also experience healing of past wounds that created anxiety in the first place.
If you’re ready, I’d love to help you build the confidence in yourself and your relationships.
An approach that meets you where you are…
In the 13 plus years I’ve been practicing I’ve had the privilege of working with all sorts of people from all different walks of life. This was a great foundation for me to figure out how to tailor therapy to any type of client I was presented with. But I’ve realized over the years that my greatest passion—and where I see the most success—is in helping people navigate anxiety, especially the anxiety they experience in romantic relationships. So it’s what I’ve focused on fine tuning. Whether that’s in professional trainings I complete, podcasts I listen to featuring experts in the psychology or relationship fields, books or research articles I read, or what I’ve experienced first hand in sessions, I’m continually looking for more ways to support my clients. It’s a huge honor to help people have more fulfilling lives and relationships.
Anxiety, especially in romantic relationships can stem from or present a few different ways. Anxious-preoccupied attachment style, past traumatic experiences, self-esteem or self-confidence issues, panic attacks, relationship conflict, phobias and OCD are all concerns I’ve worked with before and helped people heal from.
My clients get the benefit of a therapist who combines her passion, personal life experience, and professional expertise to help with anxiety and relationship issues in a space where you’ll be able to tell- ‘She actually gets it!’
Meet your San Diego therapist
Ginny Gutman, LCSW
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Specialties in San Diego
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Learn how to give your inner critic a break and soothe your stress.
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Grow the trust you have in yourself and the connections you care about.
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Turn relationship struggles into stepping stones toward deeper connection.
What I believe in…
Tailoring therapy to each individual
Therapy with me isn’t one size fits all. We will work together in figuring out what is going on for you uniquely and then tailoring the approaches to your needs. I make it my business to know and use effective strategies.
Evidence-based therapy
I draw from evidence- based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Polyvagal Theory, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Gottman Method. These methods have shown effectiveness in helping with anxiety and other concerns.
Being an ally
LGBTQ+, Racial and Social Justice, Sex Positive/Kink Allied, Open Relationships. All are welcome!
Leaving therapy with practical tools
Therapy, in part, is processing the past and sorting out thoughts. But a lot of times the bulk of the work you do on yourself is outside of the sessions. So I think it should also be an opportunity to learn new skills and obtain new tools- such as knowing how to cool down during conflict- to take with you when therapy is over.
Telehealth can be as effective as in-person therapy
I’m sometimes asked what sets telehealth and in-person sessions apart. Sure, there are some differences. But I’ve found that clients can feel just as connected and seen, and see results as readily as they do for in-person for sessions. If you’d prefer in person, that’s cool too, I’m in the office on Tuesdays!
Showing up authentically
It’s as important to me to be a skilled therapist as it is to be my authentic self—someone who genuinely connects with and understands what you’re going through human to human. So while I do own my share of cardigans, no stuffiness found here :)
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Master’s Degree in Social Work from Nazareth University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona, California & New York
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindful-Based therapy, Gottman Method
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National Association of Social Workers (NASW) member
Training & Experience
You don’t have to carry the weight of worry anymore. Confidence is possible.
On a personal note…
When I’m not helping people break free from anxiety (my fav!) I like going to new places/trying new things, hiking, golfing, spoiling my dog, and being outside in general. But I also really enjoy a good lazy weekend afternoon watching six episodes of a TV show… balance is key. It may also be helpful to know that I’ve navigated my own fair share of dating and relationships in San Diego. I know what it’s like!
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