Gwendolyn Scrutchins, LPC

Gwendolyn Scrutchins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience, including extensive work with incarcerated offenders. She supports people facing a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use, OCD, ADHD, and trauma from physical or emotional abuse. Her practice also addresses stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, parenting, and coping with life changes.

Gwendolyn emphasizes empathy and active listening as central elements of her counseling style, treating each client with respect and compassion while avoiding stereotypes. She integrates several therapeutic perspectives to tailor care to each person, drawing on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, reality, and rational-emotive approaches. That blend supports both symptom-focused work and deeper exploration of personal patterns and relationships.

In addition to direct clinical work, Gwendolyn is experienced in preparing administrative reports, treatment plans, and progress notes to support coordinated care. She has completed trainings including Motivating Behavior Change, Tele-Mental Health Practice Today, the Adverse Childhood Experiences study offerings, and specialized coursework on working with sexual assault victims and diverse offender populations. Gwendolyn looks forward to working with clients who seek practical, compassionate support on their path to improved functioning and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and healing

Gwendolyn uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, OCD, and attention-related challenges.

She also employs eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for clients processing traumatic memories. EMDR works with how the brain stores distressing experiences to reduce the intensity of associated thoughts and feelings, and it is often used for trauma and abuse recovery.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) informs her work with couples and families by helping people recognize and reshape emotional patterns that affect connection and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Gwendolyn collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to select or combine methods that fit the client’s situation and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for clients balancing work, family, or transportation challenges. Licensed professionals like Gwendolyn provide sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in timely care from their chosen location and to use the communication style that best supports their needs.