Meet the Team
A Message from the Founder
Hello! I’m Dr. Lisa Bendimez, welcome to our practice which is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment for healing and the pursuit of a fulfilling life. At Holistic Psychological Services, Inc., we are committed to dismantling abusive systems that perpetuate oppression. Our goal is to ensure that individuals in POC and LGBTQ+ communities feel empowered on their journey toward holistic well-being.
Paola Gutierrez, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervised by Dr. Lisa Bendimez
Teen Success & College Prep
Paola provides an integrative approach that combines coaching with therapeutic support—helping teens manage stress, build confidence, and develop the emotional resilience needed for competitive college admissions and beyond.
- Academic Stress & Anxiety
- Time Management & Motivation
- Self-Esteem & Identity Development
- Navigating Parental Expectations
- Goal Setting & College Prep Planning
$225 / 1 hour session
Additional Specialties
Integrative care that honors and supports the whole person in a compassionate and collaborative way.
- ADHD, Autism & Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Anxiety Management
- Depression Support
$175 / 53 minute session
Couples Therapy
Supporting couples to heal, grow, and reconnect through a holistic trauma-informed approach.
- Rebuild Trust & Communication
- Heal Past Wounds
- Improve Communication
- Deepen Connection
- Navigate Stress & Life Transitions
$225 / 1 hour session
Trauma Healing
Trauma's profound impact on individuals requires empathetic care, guided healing and empowerment.
- Effects of Childhood Trauma
- Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
- Leaving Toxic Relationships
- Healing After an Abusive Relationships
- Generational Trauma
$275 / 53 min. session
(Sliding scale options may be available—please inquire for more details.)
Addressing Effects of Systemic Oppression
Integrative care addressing physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and systemic factors for comprehensive well-being.
- Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities
- Healing from Systemic Oppression / Racism
- Dismantling Abusive Systems