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Gwendolyn Scrutchins

Compassionate, practical counseling for everyday struggles

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn Scrutchins is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience. She began her career working in correctional settings, which shaped her steady, practical approach to common problems like anxiety, depression, addictions, and sleep struggles. Gwendolyn explains things plainly and listens carefully to what matters most to each person.

Her sessions focus on clear goals and small steps. She uses evidence-based tools to help people notice patterns, rethink unhelpful thoughts, and try new behaviors.

Background and approach

Expect empathy, active listening, and straightforward feedback rather than judgment. Gwendolyn has worked with people facing trauma, grief, relationship strain, and challenges tied to attention and mood. She also supports those dealing with parenting stress, family problems, and life transitions.

Her background includes work with incarcerated populations and training in trauma-related care. Her clinical approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. In practice she blends these methods to match what a person needs in the moment.

She also brings experience writing treatment plans and progress notes in clinical settings. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Gwendolyn aims to build practical skills clients can use between visits and to help people feel more grounded in daily life.

How Gwendolyn blends proven methods for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move life in a meaningful direction, and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and building healthier routines, which often helps with sleep, mood, and attention challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, centers on improving emotional connection and communication in relationships by identifying and shifting patterns that keep people apart.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Gwendolyn will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest methods to try. She adjusts tools over time so the plan fits each person's needs rather than forcing a single approach.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to meet around school, work, or caregiving duties and to practice skills between visits. The variety of options lets people pick what feels most comfortable while working toward clearer routines, better coping, and steadier moods.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting, ADHD, and family or relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style centers on empathy and active listening with straightforward, practical feedback. She focuses on clear goals and small, usable steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience and has worked in correctional settings supporting people with mental health and substance use needs. Her training includes trauma-informed care and behavior change techniques.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with license number GA LPC LPC012108 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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