Gwendolyn Scrutchins, LPC

Gwendolyn Scrutchins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience. She has spent much of her career working in correctional settings and supporting people with depression, anxiety, substance concerns, trauma, and attention differences. Her tone in sessions is warm and straightforward. Gwendolyn uses clear listening and empathy to help people talk through hard situations. She draws on cognitive-behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also uses emotion-focused ideas to help people name and regulate strong feelings. Her background includes work with people who have experienced physical or emotional abuse and those navigating substance use and related challenges. That experience has informed how she develops treatment plans and documents progress. She is comfortable addressing concerns around grief, sleep, self-esteem, and relationship strain. Gwendolyn emphasizes respect and avoids stereotyping. Her sessions usually involve active listening, practical strategies, and collaborative goal-setting. She aims to help people find steps they can take between sessions to feel steadier day to day. People often seek her help for midlife concerns and life transitions that bring stress or uncertainty. She also supports coping with chronic stressors like caregiving, major illness, and family conflict. To begin, she asks clients to share what matters most and then tailors an approach to those specific goals.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify personal values and take small actions toward them. It helps when life feels stuck or when midlife changes raise questions about purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep struggles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on naming and working with strong emotions to improve how someone responds to relationship stress and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. Adjustments are expected as the work continues, and the plan evolves based on what helps most.

The original 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 busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for check-ins on a lunch break. Some formats work better for quieter conversations, while others require less bandwidth for short updates. Ask about current session choices when you match to plan what will fit your day-to-day needs.