- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Motivational interviewing
About Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn Scrutchins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience. She began her work in correctional settings, supporting people with substance use, mood disorders, trauma, and behavioral concerns. Gwendolyn lists young adult issues among her focuses and often sees concerns common in early adulthood such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and navigating life changes.
Her background includes work with incarcerated populations where she handled treatment plans, progress notes, and administrative reports. That experience shaped a practical approach to therapy that centers on active listening and respectful dialogue. She draws on a mix of methods to address symptoms and everyday problems rather than relying on a single technique.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns, test unhelpful thoughts, and build manageable habits. She also integrates Emotionally-Focused ideas for relationship concerns and EMDR for processing certain kinds of trauma when appropriate. Motivational Interviewing appears in her work supporting change around substance use and behavioral goals.
Gwendolyn pays attention to communication skills, medication awareness, and social skill building when relevant. She has additional training related to adverse childhood experiences, communication with diverse populations, and tele-mental health practice. Her practice supports people facing grief, anger, ADHD-related challenges, intimacy issues, sleep problems, and parenting stress.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small values-based actions. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and the stress of life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing them with practical behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to patterns in close relationships, helping partners or individuals understand emotional responses and change interaction cycles.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Gwendolyn will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, EFT, EMDR, or motivational strategies best match the issue and pace of change the person wants.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around school, work, or caregiving. Remote work can allow for shorter check-ins, fewer travel arrangements, and the ability to continue therapy through life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for online settings so therapy remains practical and focused on real-life steps.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style emphasizes active listening and respectful conversation. She combines practical methods such as CBT, ACT, EFT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to address specific problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience, including work in correctional settings supporting people with substance use, trauma, and mood disorders.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person formats are available.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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