Meet Andrea Guttman

A Therapist for Anxious and Overwhelmed Women and Founder of Tulipa Therapy in San Diego, California

I know you’re tired and this isn’t the life you imagined for yourself. You’re feeling stuck in the same cycle and overwhelmed with all of the decisions you have to make on a daily basis just surviving in life when you deserve to be thriving. When every day feels like an uphill battle, it seems impossible to find time to care for yourself.

I specialize in working with adults and teens. I love my work and being a therapist is a huge piece of my identity outside of being a wife and mom. I love meeting people where they are and feel truly honored to hold space for their experiences. I’m inspired by how resilient people are, even during the toughest times.

I offer in-person walk-and-talk sessions to clients in San Diego and provide virtual therapy to clients throughout California. I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, teens, and families. I spent a large part of my career serving adolescents and their families in Juvenile Hall and in schools throughout San Diego. This is what sparked my passion for supporting mothers and honoring their experiences.

“These things will be hard, but you can do hard things.”

— Glennon Doyle

“These things will be hard, but you can do hard things.” — Glennon Doyle

I believe in therapy that is compassionate and authentic with a real connection.

My expertise is in maternal mental health, anxiety, grief/loss, and burnout. In my sessions, I use a holistic and client-centered approach, collaborating with you and honoring your unique experiences and inner wisdom throughout the therapeutic process. Movement is also a big piece of my work, both throughout my in-person walk-and-talk sessions as well as my virtual sessions. I believe our emotions and experiences need space to move through us for healing to happen. 

I am dedicated to creating safe and compassionate spaces where you can show up exactly as you are in the present moment. Too often, struggles are faced in isolation, and I don’t want you to carry the weight alone. While I may not have lived through your experiences, I empathize deeply. Anything I ask of my clients, I am also doing or working on in my own therapy sessions. I sit where you sit, knowing I couldn’t practice as a therapist without doing my own inner work.

Healing is hard but worth it, and I am here to walk this path with you.

My Specialties

THERAPY FOR

THERAPY FOR

THERAPY FOR

  • LMFT License #141237 in CA

  • MS in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy (San Diego State University)

  • BA in Psychology with a minor in Counseling and Social Change (San Diego State University)

Education & Licensure

Training & Modalities

  • Certified in Maternal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International (PSI)

  • Narrative Therapy Training

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Training

  • Mindfulness-based Training

  • Strengths-based Training

  • Postpartum Support International (PSI)

  • Postpartum Health Alliance (PHA)

  • California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Professional Associations

Support Designed for You

Life can get pretty chaotic, and squeezing in traditional, in-person therapy sessions might not always be a convenient option.

Receive therapy with more flexibility in scheduling to fit your calendar. Whether it's your lunch break, during naptime, or whenever suits you best, you've got the flexibility to prioritize your well-being on your own terms.

Experience a unique alternative to traditional therapy and the therapeutic benefits of movement in nature with Walk & Talk Outdoor Therapy sessions.

You get to set the pace. Whether you bring your little one in a stroller, walk alongside your dog, or prefer sitting outdoors in a lawn chair for your therapy session, this environment is designed to serve you.

Online Parent Coaching is designed to address specific concerns and support you in developing effective parenting strategies outside of therapy.

Improve your relationship with your child(ren), better understand their needs, and develop mindful strategies to address challenges, such as establishing boundaries, and demonstrating healthy emotional regulation.

I am probably drinking coffee, spending time with my family, or moving my body outside in the sunshine. I love jet skiing, going out for sushi with friends, checking out new vegan dessert spots, singing my heart out at concerts, and dog cuddles on the couch.

I’m a recovering perfectionist, love reading but struggle to start new books although once I get into it I can’t seem to put them down, looking at old photos makes my heart full, and when I have a hard day I love dance parties in my kitchen (Meredith Grey and Christina Yang style).

Outside of sessions…..

The Story Behind Tulipa Therapy

Tulips are resilient and grow even in mountainous, rocky areas similar to humans. They bloom in the spring representing a rebirth or new life and have traditionally been given for someone going through life changes, taking on new adventures or challenges, or having a new addition to their family or life.

Ready to start living with purpose? 

Take the first step towards a more fulfilling life today.