Profile / United States
Constance Guthrie, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and Anxiety focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Skill building
About Constance
Constance Guthrie is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with seven years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories. Sessions emphasize practical problem solving and noticing patterns that keep problems going. Conversations center on what is happening now and what small changes might help day to day.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered techniques and elements of DBT and mindfulness. That means work on unhelpful thoughts, testing new ways of responding, building emotional skills, and practicing attention and breathing exercises when useful.
Constance also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps to help people clarify values and take manageable next steps. Sessions often include concrete homework or short skill practices between meetings to try new strategies in real situations.
She trained in social work at Oakland University for her bachelor degree and at Michigan State University for her master of social work degree. Constance aims for straightforward sessions that identify problems, try practical alternatives, and track what helps over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Constance often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; online sessions can focus on short, practical experiments that clients can try between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy is used to listen and reflect on what matters most to the person, helping set goals that fit their daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are taught in small steps to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance, useful for panic, anger, or strong mood swings.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to decide which approaches to try based on their goals and what feels manageable. That planning is reviewed and adjusted as needed so therapy stays focused and useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel time, and use short check-ins when a full hour is not needed. If a person prefers to practice breathing or grounding on video, that can be done live; if they need a shorter audio check-in, that can be discussed when arranging sessions. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt session length and homework to fit everyday schedules.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Work often includes short exercises and testing new behaviors between sessions.
What is her clinical style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on concrete steps, skill practice, and tracking progress. Conversations aim to identify clear next actions rather than long theoretical discussion.
What experience and training does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience and holds a master of social work degree. She is credentialed as an LMSW.
Where is she based and what languages are supported?
She practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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