Adriana Gutierrez

Adriana Gutierrez,M.A. LPC-S, LCCA has a diverse work experience in the mental health field. Starting in 2002, they worked as a Counselor at the Montgomery County Women's Center, where they managed an active caseload of 20-30 clients and provided individual and group therapy. In 2006, they joined Southwest Key Programs as a Mental Health Clinician, where they managed a case load of 15-20 clients, provided group therapy, individual counseling, and crisis intervention. Adriana progressively grew within the organization, taking on roles such as Lead Clinician, Program Director, Assistant Director of Clinical Services, and ultimately, Regional Executive Director. In 2013, Adriana established their own practice as an LPC Supervisor. Adriana then joined the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2018 as a Clinical Scholar before transitioning to their most recent role as Chief Operating Officer at YES to YOUTH Montgomery County Youth Services. Throughout their career, Adriana has demonstrated expertise in counseling, program management, and leadership.

Adriana Gutierrez, M.A. LPC-S, LCCA has a comprehensive education history. Adriana started by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University between 1997 and 2007. Later, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling from Sam Houston State University from 2003 to 2006. Currently, Adriana is working towards a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Counseling Education, which they are expected to complete between 2021 and 2024 at Sam Houston State University. Additionally, they hold various certifications from LinkedIn, including "Setting Up Your Podcast for Long-Term Success," "Audition Essential Training," "How to Project Vocal Confidence," "How to Use LinkedIn Learning," and "Producing Podcasts." Adriana is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS), as recognized by the Texas LPC Board and the Texas Board of Professional Counselors, respectively.