- Mindfulness tools
- CBT strategies
- Adoption focus
About Constance
Constance Guthrie, LMSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and ADHD. She also supports parents and individuals coping with life changes, relationship communication problems, and challenges connected to adoption and foster care. Her tone is calm and straightforward, and she aims to make the first steps toward help feel doable.
Constance believes each person knows their own story and has strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical skills such as emotional regulation, stress reduction, and mindfulness exercises. She uses clear tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches along with motivational techniques to help people try new ways of responding.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then co-creates goals and steps that fit daily life. People can expect short-term strategies and longer work on patterns when needed.
Constance earned a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree in social work from Oakland University. She holds the LMSW credential and has seven years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults as well as families in varied settings.
When relevant, she brings in mindfulness practices and solution-focused ideas to help manage panic, chronic illness stress, parenting strain, and social anxiety. Prospective clients in Michigan can use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. The therapist follows the client's lead and helps name goals, which works well for worries about parenting, adoption-related stress, or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts and try different behaviors. It often includes practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address panic symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. Those tools can help with anger, impulsivity, and intense emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals, pace, and daily routine. That might mean trying CBT tools for a few weeks, then adding mindfulness or DBT skills as needed.
Session formats and exact online options are not specified here, so confirm current session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in the flow of everyday life while still getting guided support from a licensed professional.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, ADHD, and parenting challenges, plus issues related to adoption and foster care.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then works with clients to set practical goals and teach skills like emotional regulation and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical settings with adolescents, adults, and families on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.