Testimonials
At Rising Hope, we take great pride in creating a safe and supportive space for personal and family well-being. Our client-centered approach, focused on biologically based self-regulation techniques, has proven effective in reducing stress and anxiety while strengthening interpersonal relationships. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our clients themselves about the transformative impact of our work.
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One in five teens report a major depressive episode in the past year. We guide young people in building resilience to life challenges including anxiety, ADHD, discipline issues, burn-out, grief, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and trauma.
"Dr. Deb provided a safe environment where I felt comfortable expressing my thoughts and feelings. She taught me how the brain's amygdala controls our emotions and then she taught me how I could gain control over emotions myself. She also trained me how to calm down more quickly and effectively."
- Allie, 19
Stressful life experiences impact well-being across home, work, and social domains. We guide clients in setting goals and navigating transitions, grief, boundary-setting, effective communication, relationship repair, and other situational challenges."
"In just a few sessions, Deb helped me to regain my relationship with my adult son. She helped me with communication skills, approaches, and word choices. We role-played. I’m happy to say our relationship has improved significantly. I don’t think this would have happened without her help."
- Suzie B., 62
Overthinking, rumination, negativity, and “What if?” thoughts can trigger debilitating symptoms of worry and panic. We educate our clients in the neuroscience of anxiety and train in evidence-based strategies to rewire brain pathways and build resilience.
"When Dr. Deb helped my husband through a stressful time she helped both of us. Our marriage is the strongest its ever been. We're able to positively work through our problems now and he's so much more open with me. He is now sure of himself, what he is doing and us as a family. Thank you for being there for him!"
- Abi, 28
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) shape identity. Emotional neglect, inconsistent care, separation, medical and other trauma can wire the brain for anxiety. We specialize in teaching holistic techniques to rewire neural pathways naturally.
"When I learned about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), I started to understand how much my childhood continued to affect me as an adult battling addiction. I realized how my trauma impacted my decisions. It took some work, but I was able to put those ACEs behind me and get into an even better recovery mode, becoming a better person and correcting mistakes. I'm grateful for the work Dr. Gutierrez and I we were able to do."
- Brandon, 34
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Workplace Crisis & Coaching Anxiety is linked to work-related accidents, absenteeism, and relational issues. We offer crisis management, private coaching, and trauma-informed individual or corporate training on-site, in-office, or on video conferencing platforms.
“Dr. Deb has helped our team immensely over the past several years for life coaching and crisis intervention. Our team feels comfortable and supported when working with her. She has always gone above and beyond for us. We look forward to continuing our work with Dr. Deb, her value to our company is vital. We highly recommend Dr. Deb Gutierrez and commend her for her service to the community."
-B. Thurston,
Nucor Vulcraft, EHS Supervisor
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Professional Development
We provide essential knowledge and skill for implementing effective trauma-informed practices. Our workshops provide insight into the neurobiology of trauma and train participants in interventions to boost motivation and performance.​
"Rising Hope is a leader in the field! Dr. Deb presented to our nursing students, highlighting the deep impact of ACEs on mental health. She offered unbiased, mindful exercises. The relaxation skills led to significantly higher exam scores!" -Dianne Dexter, Educator,
Arnot School of Nursing
"Deb provided strategies to help our students cope with ACE-related challenges. She was personable, relatable, and provided invaluable insights. Excellent workshop."
- Kristy Glowski,
Grace Christian Academy