Gwendolyn Scrutchins, LPC
Compassionate Georgia LPC for trauma and recovery
- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based therapies
- Teletherapy available
About Gwendolyn Scrutchins
Gwendolyn Scrutchins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with nine years of experience, including extensive work providing mental health care for incarcerated individuals. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, and sleep difficulties, along with relationship, family, and parenting challenges. Her practice also addresses issues like grief, anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
Her counseling style centers on empathy and active listening, and she approaches each person with respect and compassion while avoiding stereotypes. Clinically, she integrates cognitive-behavioral methods with humanistic, psychodynamic, reality, and rational-emotive techniques to tailor care to each individual’s needs. She is experienced in developing treatment plans, preparing progress notes, and processing administrative reports related to therapeutic care.
Gwendolyn has completed specialized trainings that include Motivating Behavior Change, work with juvenile sex offenders, the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, care for sexual assault victims in confinement settings, effective communication and motivational strategies, multicultural awareness, and tele-mental health practice. As an LPC licensed in Georgia, she combines practical training and varied clinical approaches to help people navigate complex mental health and life challenges. She looks forward to working with prospective clients.
Her counseling style centers on empathy and active listening, and she approaches each person with respect and compassion while avoiding stereotypes. Clinically, she integrates cognitive-behavioral methods with humanistic, psychodynamic, reality, and rational-emotive techniques to tailor care to each individual’s needs. She is experienced in developing treatment plans, preparing progress notes, and processing administrative reports related to therapeutic care.
Gwendolyn has completed specialized trainings that include Motivating Behavior Change, work with juvenile sex offenders, the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, care for sexual assault victims in confinement settings, effective communication and motivational strategies, multicultural awareness, and tele-mental health practice. As an LPC licensed in Georgia, she combines practical training and varied clinical approaches to help people navigate complex mental health and life challenges. She looks forward to working with prospective clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualityTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gwendolyn Scrutchins have?
Gwendolyn Scrutchins has nine years of experience in mental health counseling.
Is Gwendolyn Scrutchins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which is a Licensed Professional Counselor designation. License details: GA LPC LPC012108.
In which languages does Gwendolyn Scrutchins provide therapy?
Gwendolyn Scrutchins provides therapy in English.
Where is Gwendolyn Scrutchins located?
She is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Gwendolyn Scrutchins as my therapist?
You can work with Gwendolyn Scrutchins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gwendolyn Scrutchins work with international clients?
Gwendolyn Scrutchins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gwendolyn Scrutchins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Gwendolyn Scrutchins integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address a range of concerns in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, often used for trauma and abuse recovery. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that strengthens a person's motivation to change, which can be helpful for addictions and behavior change.Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Gwendolyn works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time, combining techniques when appropriate so the plan fits the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online sessions with licensed professionals offer practical flexibility: video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions support those without video access, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or clients who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving, mobility limits, and busy schedules while accessing the therapeutic approaches that best support the client’s progress.
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