Restoring

Connection

Therapeutic Services & Resources

with Kia Gutierrez, LMFT

New Book RElease

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Emotions as Messengers: A Faith-Based Guide for Understanding Your Emotions to Connect with God, Yourself, and Others is the recipient of the Christian Lit Award, an internationally accredited program dedicated exclusively to recognizing and celebrating exceptional Christian literature.

Written by marriage and family therapist Kia Gutierrez, this biblically grounded guide offers a practical framework for understanding emotions as part of God's design for relationships, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. Readers will learn to develop a healthier relationship with their emotions and discover how emotional awareness can deepen their connection with God, strengthen their relationships with others, and foster lasting spiritual growth.

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Therapy

Trauma-informed therapy with Kia Gutierrez supports both couples and individuals navigating challenges that can escalate quickly and feel unresolved. Couples build stronger communication and teamwork, while individuals grow in emotional awareness and healthier patterns. When desired, a faith-based worldview is thoughtfully integrated alongside evidence-based tools.

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EVents

Explore opportunities to engage with Kia Gutierrez through church speaking engagements, small group teachings, and interactive marriage “tune-up” workshops co-hosted with her husband. Each experience is designed to strengthen relationships, equip communities, and integrate emotional health with a Christ-centered perspective through meaningful conversations and practical tools.

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Publications

Kia Gutierrez’s award winning work spans her Substack, podcast, and historical fiction, all exploring the profound impact of trauma on relationships and church systems. Through thoughtful reflections, honest conversations, and rich storytelling, her work offers fresh insight and invites both biblical understanding and relational healing.

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Kia Gutierrez, LMFT

A forerunner in modern practices for fostering emotional safety and connection in relationships Kia uses a unique blend of logic and emotion. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, she specializes in trauma-informed couples counseling, helping partners navigate challenges with compassion and clarity.

As an award winning author, Kia’s podcast and writing bring honest conversations about trauma, faith, and healing into everyday spaces.

Beyond the therapy room, Kia is a dynamic public speaker serving the Pacific Northwest church community, bridging mental health principles with biblical truths to inspire personal and collective growth.

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Amanda Anderson, PhD, LMFT, Anderson Therapy Group

“Don’t miss this opportunity to work with an incredible clinician.”

Client

“Kia’s teachings on the bible Give words to my internal wrestlings with faith.”