- Listening first
- Skills focused
- Gentle encouragement
About Constance
Constance Guthrie, LMSW, helps people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those managing trauma, ADHD, panic disorder and panic attacks, and major life changes. Constance writes in plain language and focuses on what a person needs now to feel steadier and more able to cope.
Her style centers on listening first and following the client's lead. Constance draws on Client-Centered Therapy to understand a person’s goals and values. She blends practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing difficult feelings and impulsive reactions.
Constance earned a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree in social work from Oakland University. She holds an LMSW and has seven years of clinical experience in Michigan. Her background includes work with adolescents and adults across a range of concerns related to mood, behavior, and adjustment.
In sessions she focuses on simple, usable strategies. That might mean breaking down anxious thoughts, practicing grounding and mindfulness exercises, or trying short behavioral experiments between meetings. Constance aims to make each step clear and manageable so people can use what they learn right away.
Her approach also includes motivational interviewing to support people who want to change habits or take on difficult goals. She encourages small, steady progress and checks in on what’s most helpful for each person. Constance invites people to take the next step when they feel ready to begin therapy.
How common approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding what matters to the person in front of the therapist. It means sessions begin with listening and reflecting so goals emerge from the client's own priorities. This approach helps when someone needs space to tell their story and decide what to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings. It teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, panic, and low mood, such as naming anxious thoughts and testing them with small experiments. These steps are useful for people who want practical exercises to use between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. Simple skills from DBT can reduce impulsive reactions and help someone regain steady functioning during intense moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Constance will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. Together they decide which tools to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The practical advantages of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to attending appointments. If you are considering online care, confirm current session options before booking, since formats are set by the therapist. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use exercises and mindfulness practices between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Constance commonly address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and panic disorder and panic attacks among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Constance uses a listening-first, collaborative style. She combines client-centered listening with practical skills so people can try tools between sessions.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and has seven years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Constance is an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.