Gwendolyn Scrutchins, LPC

Gwendolyn Scrutchins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience. She has worked extensively in correctional settings supporting people who face substance use, mood disorders, trauma, and related concerns. Her background includes helping clients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and substance-related issues. Her approach is direct and respectful. She listens closely and responds with empathy. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings, such as building social skills, improving communication, and learning coping strategies for stress, anger, and sleep problems. Gwendolyn uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. That can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and take meaningful action, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques for understanding relationship patterns. She also has experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Motivational Interviewing approaches. She is familiar with the paperwork and planning that help therapy stay organized, including treatment plans and progress notes. Her past roles involved work with incarcerated individuals, which shaped her skills in managing complex cases and safety planning. Gwendolyn aims to treat each person without stereotypes and to work alongside them toward clearer goals. To begin, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first session based on the available options.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with skills that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques help people notice and name emotional patterns that affect relationships and intimacy. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process can involve trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting based on what helps most. Check the session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join a session from a place with quieter surroundings or when scheduling around work or caregiving is important. Licensed professionals tailor the pace and homework to match daily life so therapy can fit into real routines rather than demand a complete schedule change.