Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a mental health counselor licensed in Georgia with over 8 years of experience working as a mental health counselor for incarcerated offenders. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, psychological disorders. substance abuse, social skill building and medication awareness, OCD and ADHD. I also helped my clients who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is showing empathy and active listening. I believe in treating my clients with respect and compassion. I do not believe in stereotyping my clients. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, reality and rational-emotive counseling. I am experienced in processing administrative reports, treatment plans, and progress notes surrounding therapeutic care for my clients’ specific needs.
I look forward to working with you!
Certificates:
• Motivating Behavior Change (Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.)
• Dealing with juvenile sex offenders
• Thinking for a Change
• The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
• PREA: Behavioral Health Care for Sexual Assault Victims in a Confinement Setting
• Effective Communication Motivational Strategies
• Communicating Effectively and Professionally with LGBITI Offenders
• Multicultural Awareness
• Master Clinician Series The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
• Working with Difficult People: How to work with Manipulative People
• Evaluation and Treatment of Sexual Assault
• Tele-Mental Health Practice Today: Comprehensive Training for Mental Health Professional
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Gwendolyn Scrutchins is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Georgia with nine years of experience, including work as a mental health counselor for incarcerated offenders. She supports people facing a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addiction, anger management, sleep difficulties, ADHD, OCD, and other psychological disorders, and she also assists clients coping with trauma, emotional or physical abuse, grief, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and major life changes.
Her counseling approach centers on empathy and active listening, and she treats each person with respect and compassion while avoiding stereotypes. She blends evidence-based and person-centered methods – including cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, reality, and rational-emotive techniques – to tailor care to each client’s needs.
In addition to direct clinical work, she is experienced in developing and maintaining administrative documentation such as treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports that support therapeutic goals and continuity of care. She has completed specialized trainings covering topics like motivating behavior change, juvenile sex offender treatment, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, communication strategies, and tele-mental health practice, among others.
She looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to engage in meaningful change and practical strategies for improved well-being.
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One major benefit is flexibility – individuals can choose the format that fits their life, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to maintain consistency in care while juggling other responsibilities.
All therapists providing online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they feel another provider would be a better match. Online therapy offers a practical route to access skilled mental health support for many common challenges.
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