Irene Lara Gutierrez
Irene Lara Gutierrez, PhD C, Lcsw
Ms. Gutierrez has been practicing as a psychotherapist for over fifteen years, and currently has a private practice in downtown Long Beach serving English & Spanish speakers, multicultural and LGBTQ Adults, Teens, Children and Families.
Ms. Gutierrez has worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker (School Counselor) for LA Unified School District’s School Mental Health Division for ten years.
Ms. Gutierrez has a graduate degree from UCLA’s Masters in Social Welfare Program.
Ms. Gutierrez is in the dissertation writing process for her doctorate in human development entitled: “Integrating aspects of yoga into play therapy.”
Ms. Gutierrez is also a dynamic speaker, group facilitator, and consultant.
Ms. Gutierrez has worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker (School Counselor) for LA Unified School District’s School Mental Health Division for ten years.
Ms. Gutierrez has a graduate degree from UCLA’s Masters in Social Welfare Program.
Ms. Gutierrez is in the dissertation writing process for her doctorate in human development entitled: “Integrating aspects of yoga into play therapy.”
Ms. Gutierrez is also a dynamic speaker, group facilitator, and consultant.
Chai B. Benson, M.S., MFTI, CIMT
Chai Benson has a Masters of Science in Child Development and Family
Studies, is Certified Infant Massage Instructor, and an Infant Mental Health
Specialist. She was the Mental Health and Disabilities Manager for a small
home-based Early Head Start program in Los Angeles for 2 years where she
helped families find resources for Postpartum Depression. Currently, she works
with couples, families and children in Long Beach and Torrance as a solution-
focused Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. She also organizes
and facilitates workshops on infant massage and anger management for diverse
couples.
Studies, is Certified Infant Massage Instructor, and an Infant Mental Health
Specialist. She was the Mental Health and Disabilities Manager for a small
home-based Early Head Start program in Los Angeles for 2 years where she
helped families find resources for Postpartum Depression. Currently, she works
with couples, families and children in Long Beach and Torrance as a solution-
focused Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. She also organizes
and facilitates workshops on infant massage and anger management for diverse
couples.
