Janet Guthrie, LCSW

Janet Guthrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with eight years of experience as a psychotherapist. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use and addictions, parenting and family challenges, career stress, obsessive compulsive tendencies, bipolar disorder, and histories of physical or emotional trauma and abuse. Her background includes work with relationship, intimacy, and caregiving issues as well as difficulties related to grief, anger, and self-esteem.

Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She integrates cognitive-behavioral methods with humanistic, psychodynamic, and dialectical-behavioral approaches, adapting conversations and treatment plans to each client’s needs. Janet emphasizes collaboration, helping clients build practical skills while exploring underlying patterns that affect daily life and relationships.

Choosing therapy is a courageous step toward greater well-being, and Janet aims to support and empower clients through that process. She offers tailored care that reflects each person’s goals and circumstances and is open to working with clients from diverse backgrounds and life stages. Janet looks forward to partnering with clients as they pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Janet Guthrie uses several evidence-informed approaches to help clients address a variety of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore personal goals and increase self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, impulsive responses, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janet collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Janet is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier for clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive support from different locations while working with a licensed professional.