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- Depression and anxiety
- Addictions and relapse
- Trauma and EMDR
About Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn Scrutchins, LPC, is licensed in Georgia and has nine years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related concerns. She uses approaches she lists such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing to guide sessions.
Gwendolyn previously worked with incarcerated offenders and brings that background into her practice. She has experience addressing substance use, social skill building, medication awareness, obsessive-compulsive concerns, ADHD, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma. She also notes work on grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, and relationship and family difficulties.
Her described counseling style emphasizes empathy and active listening. She emphasizes respect and avoiding stereotypes when speaking with people. Her stated clinical mix includes cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, reality, and rational-emotive elements.
Gwendolyn has completed trainings and certificates in topics such as motivating behavior change, adverse childhood experiences, communication with LGBITI offenders, and tele-mental health practice. She also lists coursework related to evaluating and treating sexual assault and working with difficult or manipulative people.
Her prior duties included preparing administrative reports, treatment plans, and progress notes tied to clients' therapeutic needs. To begin, the process described is selecting a matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options button.
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Remote sessions and therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that matter. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills to live with difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses structured exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to address addictive behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, aims to process past traumatic memories to reduce their emotional impact and may be used for trauma and abuse related symptoms.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. The plan can change as needs evolve and different techniques can be combined.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family obligations, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can also use remote sessions to continue therapeutic work between in-person visits when that is helpful.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as grief, intimacy, sleep, parenting, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her stated style emphasizes empathy and active listening and she avoids stereotyping clients. She combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, reality, and rational-emotive elements.
How many years has she practiced?
She has nine years of experience working as a mental health counselor, including work with incarcerated offenders.
What credential does she hold and where?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Georgia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.