Constance Guthrie, LMSW

Constance Guthrie is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, trauma, parenting concerns, ADHD, and life transitions. She emphasizes that each person knows their story best and brings strengths to the work. Her approach aims to make therapy a practical place to learn skills and find small changes that add up over time.

She uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is part of her toolbox for identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation.

Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are also woven into sessions when they fit the clients goals. These approaches support coping with chronic pain, illness, or disability, and help with issues like panic, social anxiety, and impulsivity. Constance aims to teach concrete strategies people can try between meetings.

Constance holds a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and a bachelors degree in social work from Oakland University. She has seven years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. Her tone is nonjudgmental and encouraging, and she focuses on realistic steps toward change.

People who choose to work with her start by sharing their immediate concerns and goals. From there she helps build a plan that fits each persons day-to-day life and priorities.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to each person's needs. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's agenda and helps clarify what change would look like. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete emotion-regulation and coping skills for intense emotions or impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences with therapy, and personal preferences. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as needed.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice mindfulness or grounding exercises between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT skills effectively for remote sessions, focusing on real-life tasks and homework that fit the client's routine.