Janet Guthrie, LCSW
Connecticut LCSW specializing in trauma and addiction
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma and relationships
About Janet Guthrie
Janet Guthrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Connecticut with eight years of experience providing psychotherapy for a broad range of concerns. She has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, substance use and addictions, parenting and family difficulties, career challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma and abuse. Her practice also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and other life transitions.
Ms. Guthrie brings a warm, interactive style to her work, treating clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She draws on an integrative set of approaches including client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients build coping skills, reframe unhelpful patterns, and pursue goals that matter to them. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a professional clinical license that authorizes her to provide psychotherapy in Connecticut (CT LCSW 11741).
Janet emphasizes collaboration and practical support, helping clients explore change at a pace that feels manageable. Her background and clinical toolkit enable her to work with complex emotional and behavioral concerns while honoring each person’s unique story and strengths.
Ms. Guthrie brings a warm, interactive style to her work, treating clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She draws on an integrative set of approaches including client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients build coping skills, reframe unhelpful patterns, and pursue goals that matter to them. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a professional clinical license that authorizes her to provide psychotherapy in Connecticut (CT LCSW 11741).
Janet emphasizes collaboration and practical support, helping clients explore change at a pace that feels manageable. Her background and clinical toolkit enable her to work with complex emotional and behavioral concerns while honoring each person’s unique story and strengths.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Janet Guthrie have?
Janet Guthrie has eight years of experience as a psychotherapist.
Is Janet Guthrie a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Connecticut as CT LCSW 11741.
In which languages does Janet Guthrie provide therapy?
Janet provides therapy in English.
Where is Janet Guthrie located?
She is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Janet Guthrie as my therapist?
You can work with Janet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Janet Guthrie work with international clients?
Yes, Janet works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janet Guthrie cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-informed approaches and online care
Janet uses a mix of client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a supportive space where clients can explore their feelings and values - it is helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and addressing grief or life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical coping challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Janet works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She tailors techniques to clients' goals, needs, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter interactions by live chat or text-based messaging can supplement work between sessions. These options make it easier to access consistent support around schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic limits while still working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.