Daniel  Gutierrez

Profile

Daniel Gutierrez is an Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education program at William & Mary, the coordinator of the addictions emphasis for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, and the faculty director of the New Leaf Clinic.

Prior to W&M, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina Charlotte in the department of counseling for three years. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor in North Carolina, Florida, and Virginia with experience working in outpatient addiction settings, community counseling clinics, behavioral hospitals and private practice, and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. His clinical interests include working with underserved and vulnerable populations struggling with addiction and other mental health concerns.

In terms of research, Dr. Gutierrez focuses on three areas: positive psychology and strength-based interventions; the influence of spirituality and spiritual practices on mental health, wellness, and psychological transformation; and the addiction recovery process, especially in how it relates to the development of hope, resilience, and meaning in life.

Dr. Gutierrez has presented his work at national, international, regional, and state conferences, and has published in a variety of peer-reviewed national journals. He now serves on the editorial review boards for the Journal of Counseling and Development, Counselor Education and Supervision, Counseling and Values, the Journal of Addiction and Offender Counseling, Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, and the Journal of Family Psychology. His is also a former member of the executive board of the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling, a division of the American Counseling Association.

Education

Ph.D. in Counselor Education, University of Central Florida, 2014 
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, University of Central Florida, 2009 
B.A. in Psychology, University of Central Florida, 2005

Selected Publications

Gutierrez, D., Fox, J., Jones, K., & Fallon, E. (2018). The treatment planning of experienced counselors: A qualitative examination. Journal of Counseling and Development. 96, 86-95. DOI: 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2014.00000.x

Gutierrez, D., Mullen, P. R. , & Fox J. D. (2017). Exploring emotional intelligence among master's level counseling trainees. Counselor Education and Supervision. 56, 19-32. doi: 10.1002/ceas.12057.

Gutierrez, D., Carlson, R., Daire, A. P., & Young, M. E. (2017). Evaluating treatment
outcomes using the integrative model for brief couples counseling. The Family Journal, 25, 5-12. doi:10.1177/1066480716678619.

Gutierrez, D., Conley, A. H., & Young, M.E. (2016). The effect of jyoti meditation on
student counselors' stress and emotional intelligence: A randomized controlled trial.
Counselor Education and Supervision. 55, 109-121.

Gutierrez, D., Barden, S.M., Gonzalez, J., & Ali, S. (2016). Perspectiva masculina: An exploration of intimate partners of Latina breast cancer survivors. The Family Journal. 24, 222-229. doi: 10.1177/1066480716648690

Gutierrez, D., & Mullen, P.R. (2016). Emotional intelligence and the counselor:
Examining the contribution of trait emotional intelligence to counselor burnout. Journal
of Mental Health Counseling. 38, 187-200.

Gutierrez, D., Fox, J. D., & Wood, A. W. (2015). Center, light, and sound: The psychological
benefits of three distinct meditation practices. Counseling and Values, 60, 234-247. doi:
10.1002/cvj.12016

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