Janet Guthrie , LCSW

Janet Guthrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy and support to adults facing a variety of challenges. As an LCSW she is trained and licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health concerns, working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive concerns, parenting and career stress, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect and compassion. Janet draws on client-centered principles to create a collaborative space, and she integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical-behavior strategies along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to fit each client’s needs. Sessions focus on building practical coping skills, exploring patterns that contribute to distress, and strengthening relationships and self-understanding.

Janet tailors conversations and treatment plans to the individual, helping clients navigate life transitions, manage intense emotions, and address grief or relationship difficulties. She works with international clients and provides care through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility for those seeking support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Janet Guthrie uses client-centered therapy to place the person at the center of treatment, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel understood and supported as they set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people cope with intense feelings and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janet works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from a distance while engaging in the same therapeutic work as in-person care.