Janet Guthrie

Compassionate clinician blending evidence and empathy

LCSW Connecticut

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Janet

Janet Guthrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut with eight years of clinical experience. She has provided psychotherapy for a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to parenting, relationships, and career transitions.

Background and approach

Her background also includes work with anger, self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and numerous relational and personality-related issues. Her style is described as warm and interactive, centering respect, sensitivity, and compassion in therapeutic conversations.

She draws from cognitive behavioral methods along with client-centered, psychodynamic, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques to shape individualized care. Treatment plans and session dialogue are tailored to each person's circumstances and goals, with attention to practical skills and emotional processing.

Janet frames the decision to begin therapy as a courageous step and focuses on supporting and empowering clients throughout change. She accepts clients in English, offers online options, and works with an international client base when appropriate.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Janet integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work by helping clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when appropriate, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness techniques to help with intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time to fit changing needs and to emphasize practical skills alongside emotional exploration.

Online therapy allows for flexibility in how people connect, offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, travel, or busy routines while still accessing licensed professionals who use structured, evidence-informed methods.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janet commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while combining cognitive behavioral, client-centered, psychodynamic, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing approaches.

What is her clinical experience?

She has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist with people facing mood disorders, trauma, substance use, and a variety of relational and personal challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Connecticut with license number CT LCSW 11741 and practices from that state.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

She conducts therapy in English and does accept international clients when appropriate.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismParanoiaPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English