Constance Guthrie , LMSW

Constance Guthrie is a licensed master social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and women's issues. She also supports clients coping with ADHD, parenting challenges, and major life changes. Her style emphasizes listening first and building on each person's strengths. Constance uses clear, practical strategies in sessions. She often draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She blends Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change. These approaches are adapted to fit each person rather than applied rigidly. Constance earned a bachelor's in social work and a master's in clinical social work and holds an LMSW. She has seven years of experience working with adolescents and adults on a range of concerns including trauma, panic, and self-esteem. In sessions she aims for a calm, nonjudgmental tone and practical tools clients can use between meetings. Conversations focus on concrete steps, skill practice, and strategies that fit daily life. The goal is clearer thinking, better coping, and more confidence making decisions.

How her approaches fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. In practice this means conversations shaped by the client's goals and values, which helps with stress, grief, and self-esteem issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online CBT often includes practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, depressive patterns, and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness work on emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. These techniques teach skills for handling intense feelings, impulsivity, and relationship stress. Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through what feels most useful, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on progress and preference. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good option for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief support, ongoing skill practice, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These formats aim to offer flexible access to the same therapeutic tools used in person, while letting people pick what works best for their schedule and comfort.