Gwendolyn Scrutchins, LPC

Gwendolyn Scrutchins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience. She has a background working in correctional settings and with adults who face mood and behavioral challenges. She commonly supports people managing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns.

Her work is straightforward and practical. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns that lead to outbursts or recurring conflict. She uses active listening and reflective discussion to help people describe what is happening and what they want to change. Expect direct conversation about behaviors, thoughts, and next steps.

Gwendolyn draws from several therapeutic approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior cycles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is part of her practice when values and commitment help guide change. She also integrates Emotionally-Focused ideas and EMDR-informed methods when trauma or strong emotional reactions are present.

Her background includes work with incarcerated populations, which shaped her skills in treatment planning, progress notes, and administrative reporting related to care. She also has training in motivational interviewing and behavior change strategies useful for addictions and habit-driven problems.

People who want clear, practical steps to manage anger and reactivity may find this approach useful. Gwendolyn asks clients to identify concrete goals and to try small behavioral experiments between sessions. To begin she recommends using the site’s matching tools and scheduling a first meeting to discuss immediate concerns and next steps.

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