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Gwendolyn Scrutchins, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addiction
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma work
- Motivational interviewing
About Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn Scrutchins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with nine years of experience. She has worked extensively in correctional settings and supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, ADHD, trauma, and related issues.
She uses a blend of approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and motivational interviewing to address trauma, motivation, and relationship-related concerns.
In sessions she listens and reflects what clients say, and works to avoid assumptions about someone’s background. She also brings practical skills training such as social skills, coping strategies, and guidance about medications when relevant. Her experience includes completing reports, treatment plans, and progress notes for care coordination.
People who reach out often want short-term problem solving as well as help with longer-standing patterns. She supports work on grief, anger, sleep difficulties, intimacy issues, and life transitions. There is also attention to family-related concerns and parenting stress in individual work.
Her clinical background includes trainings on behavior change, traumatic experiences, working with sexual assault survivors, and tele-mental health practice. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Gwendolyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try new behaviors. CBT sessions often include specific exercises, short homework tasks, and step-by-step plans to manage anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify personal values and act toward them even when difficult feelings appear. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to map patterns in close relationships and practice new ways of responding to emotional triggers.
Deciding on an approach happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. That conversation guides whether more CBT-style skills work, ACT values work, or emotion-focused interventions are the best fit.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, fit therapy into a workday, or reduce travel time. They also allow exercises and worksheets to be shared in between sessions so people can try new skills in daily life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma, ADHD, relationship and family-related issues, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style focuses on listening, reflection, and practical skills. She combines structured techniques like CBT with approaches for motivation and trauma processing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience, including work as a counselor for incarcerated offenders and completing treatment plans and progress notes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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