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Constance Guthrie

Compassionate guidance with practical tools

LMSW Michigan

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Constance

Constance Guthrie is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

She draws on several evidence-informed methods, meeting clients where they are and building on their existing strengths to address symptoms, develop coping skills, and improve emotional regulation. Her work also extends to related matters such as adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties, and social anxiety.

With seven years of clinical experience, Constance combines client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance that recognizes each person as the expert on their life while offering tools to support change.

Constance received her MSW from Michigan State University after completing a bachelor’s in social work at Oakland University, and she frames therapy as a respectful partnership meant to foster growth, resilience, and healing.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing

Constance uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, panic, and other difficulties. She also incorporates client-centered therapy principles to create a respectful, empathic space where a person’s experience guides the work and personal strengths inform goal-setting. When emotional regulation and distress tolerance are central needs, elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are used to teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and life circumstances together to determine which methods fit best, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds so the plan remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible scheduling and continued support across busy days or during life transitions. These formats make it possible to practice skills between sessions and to stay connected in ways that match a client’s routine and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Constance commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns such as chronic illness, social anxiety, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical skill-building, emphasizing collaboration, emotional regulation, and strengths-based problem solving tailored to each person's needs.
What clinical background does she bring to sessions?
Constance has seven years of clinical experience and uses a mix of approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan; her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801108111.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is payment or cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English