I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama, with 36 years experience. I worked in a public agency for several years and have been in private practice for 17 years. I have helped individuals who have been referred through Self-referral, Employee Assistance Programs, and family court systems. I have had the privilege of helping people with Depression and Anxiety, Chemical and Process Addictions, Trauma and abuse issues, Family and Life issues, as well as other challenging situations.
I utilize several therapeutic strategies, including Motivational Interviewing, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The strategies utilized are determined by the unique needs of the person with whom I am interacting. I believe each person is unique and presents with unique needs and unique strengths for addressing the identified concerns.
My focus is on people, not labels or statistics. I make it my practice to encourage and elevate people to be the success they were meant to be.
It requires courage and commitment to reach out for help, and I would be honored to be part of your journey. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gwendolyn Downing. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Gwen has been great! In just a few sessions, she's helped me to gain perspective and given me some tools to help when I'm struggling.
Written on Apr 24, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She was very kind and attentive and great first session!
Written on Apr 20, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She does a great job at letting you get all of your grievances out and listens very well and responds respectfully and with strategies to really get to the root of the issues. She’s great at picking up on what an individual’s best ways of dealing and changing their mental attitudes towards stressors and anxiety points and has a great positive attitude that makes having appointments such a joy to look forward to
Written on Apr 13, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kind, caring, compassionate, and wise. Very supportive, and creative with problem solving. She listens, advises, and has really been there for me.
Written on Apr 11, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Excellent therapist
Written on Apr 05, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 5 months
I didn't want to do therapy, I felt it was weak minded of me to even consider it. I finally reached a point of complete exhaustion, spiritually, mentally and physically. Therapy has helped me a lot more than I anticipated.
Written on Mar 27, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She is a very compassionate and God-fearing therapist. I really appreciate working with her.
Written on Mar 25, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Gwen consistently and effectively engages. Her span of experience and expertise is evident in her effectiveness to offer ways to enhance personal growth, addressing concerns, and tailoring her counsel to the specific circumstances of an individual.
Written on Mar 09, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 months
Gwendolyn is a fantastic therapist, I’ve been working with them on and off for the last few years and the care, understanding, and passion to help you shines through. Nothing is ever too much, and I always feel heard and listened to when speaking with them. I’ve been navigating a particular difficult part of my life, and have felt so supported through out. I truly believe my mental health has greatly improved and my ability to deal with things moving forward is growing day by day and session by session. I would 100% recommend therapy with Gwendolyn!
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 4 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love Mrs. Downing! She has helped me change my life!
Written on Jan 10, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She has helped me not blame myself that’s for sure
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Ms. Gwen listened so patiently with to all of my concerns. She's very professional and kind. I believe she will help me tap into some solutions to help myself to better self care and growth.
Written on Nov 16, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
As my therapist Gwendolyn Downing has excelled and been able to meet my strict timelines for meeting and listened well and responded positively to my issues!
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Gwendolyn Downing has been a Godsend through the loss of my mom and subsequently my husband, my cousin and my father. I have laid a lot of heavy burdens on her lap to help me sort through and she has been attentive, compassionate, honest, uplifting, and generally phenomenal. I have never had anyone so supportive outside of my mom. It’s been such a positive and healing experience with her that I would recommend her to anyone going through life’s challenges. Thank you a million times over for your support!
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Gwen gets me and our conversations are sometimes like therapist and client,
Other times like a conversation between friends where she gives gentle persuasion and direction in matters. I like her charm, advice and plain way of speaking. Gwen is tell it like it is, doesn’t sugar coat (but always politically correct wording) and gives me homework in occasion.
Glad I joined and connected with Gwen!
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem
Ms. Gwendolyn is a wonderful therapist! She is very validating and will not hesitate to listen to and understand your concerns.
Written on Oct 04, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
It's comforting knowing thatI have a coach that is there to support me.
Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning adhd
Gwendolyn has been very supportive of my goals and has given me the resources to achieve them. Before BetterHelp, I felt stuck and unable to progress, even though I had a strong desire to change, I wasn't able to do it on my own. Therapy has given me the confidence and reassurance I've needed to make progress.
Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 5 months on issues concerning addictions, grief, and anger management
I have come to trust her and open up more and more. I’m not ashamed to tell her anything. She responds to me with comforting and honest feedback that helps me become a better person. I look forward to each time we meet.
Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
I have never tried therapy or seeing a therapist before until I saw ads for BetterHelp. Gwendolyn has far exceeded my expectations and has helped me realize how helpful therapy can be! She has given me the tools I need to succeed and improve my relationship with myself and others. I could not recommend someone more than Gwendolyn!
Written on Apr 17, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great and I would recommend anyone have her as a therapist she's great at what it's supposed to be and she asks the right questions so far it's a perfect review for her
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She has helped me a lot
Written on Mar 01, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I am so thankful to have been matched with Ms. Downing. She’s very understanding and listens to my concerns and has/continues to help me to work through struggles I have and grow in areas I’ve had a hard time getting to on my own. I love that she has a Christian approach to her counseling and she’s helped guide me to a healthy understanding of God’s love and guidance in my life. I especially like that she provides worksheets and guides that I can work through on my own between sessions and have found them quite helpful. I would absolutely recommend her as a counselor.
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have been working with Gwen for over a year and I can definitely attest to her skills. She is the BEST therapist I’ve had; she is organized, responsive, flexible, and always prepared. As a mental healthcare practitioner, I started working with her after a traumatic experience and I know I would not be where I am now if I matched with a different therapist. She is highly educated in the most up to date research and always brings in trauma-informed strategies to promote healing. She created such a comfortable environment for me at my lowest that helped me feel ready to truly work on reaching my therapy goals. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to learn and grow in my understanding of trauma and the various ways I can cope.
Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has been a Godsend. I understand better and can identify my own issues that contribute to my stresses. She’s great!
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 11 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
My therapist is understanding, listens to and validates my feelings and concerns. She provides guidance to help me to navigate challenges that I face in live and within myself. I value her knowledge and encouragement. I am growing stronger and healthier thanks to her insight and suggestions. She offers resources that help me to understand, initiate, and maintain healthy interactions in every area of my life.
Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very experienced and kind. Responds to messages quickly even on weekends.
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am truly grateful for the support and guidance I have received from Gwendolyn. From our very first session, they created a warm and welcoming environment where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings. Their compassionate approach made it easy for me to open up, and I always left our sessions feeling understood and validated.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
It was great Gwen, thank you. I was trying the service out and grateful to have had you as my therapist. I hope one one day when I return I could still be paired with you.
Written on Nov 01, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I just started using better help . I do wish the visits were longer but other than that I wouldn’t change anything. I’m very happy with Gwendolyn
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms. Downing is wonderful, she listens closely and speaks truthfully. One of the most surprising things was getting a random message between sessions just letting you know she is there if needed.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
She is amazing! Very responsive. Very intelligent. Very educated!
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Gwen is amazing and has helped me come so far in my short time with her! She listens to my worries and helps me find positive solutions to my problems! 10/10 would recommend her services to everyone
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shes Great
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Gwen is an attentive, caring and genuinely professional counsellor. It is evident that she has had much experience in counseling and her sound understanding and wise advice are always on point and eye opening. She truly is a treasure and a rare find!
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I cant express enough how grateful I am for Gwendolyn. She has helped me work through so many issues and leave an abusive situation with a malignant narcassist after years of multiple failed attempts. Her patience, understanding, compassion, wisdom, strength, never giving up on me - all have helped me to change my mindset and break free from toxic thoughts and people, limiting beliefs, and unhealthy habits. Im a different person now. Thank you Gwendolyn for everything you do! I hope anyone who is unsure about therapy takes a step to do it - its a step towards chosing yourself and a better life for yourself.
Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and eating disorders
Gwendolyn is anyways helpful. She listens and provides great feedback and helpful perspective that lets me reframe my journey in a positive light.
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Gwendolyn is very kind and understanding! She always gets back to me in a timely manner!
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Gwendolyn is wonderful. Lots of times, things come up outside of therapy session. I message her and she ALWAYS gets back to me in a timely manner. She sees the good in everything. And most of all, she is nonjudgmental and understanding!!
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and eating disorders
Gwendolyn is awesome, she has taken a patient and kind approach with me. She is respecful, professional, and provides a positive outlook that I appreciate. I'm lucky to have found Gwendolyn, and to be able to benefit from her expertise and support.
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I switched therapists a few times starting out on BetterHelp. I have been meeting with Gwendolyn for almost 2 years now, and I look forward to our meetings every week! She is always so supportive, and gives great insight. I can go into my session feeling so down on myself, and leave feeling so proud of myself and refreshed. I have come so far since first meeting with her, and I don’t think I could ever thank her enough for what she’s helped me learn about myself and accomplish!
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Gwendolyn has been wonderful! She has listen to my struggles, gave me some suggestions, given gentle recommendations & listened a lot! She has sent me some worksheets that have been helpful with specific struggles I am facing. She is kind, compassionate, honest & helpful! I am thankful to have crossed paths with her!
Written on Sep 18, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Gwendolyn is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and respectful. She's always on time and responds to messages in a timely manner. She's also been very understanding and empathetic.
Written on Jul 30, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Helped me a lot! Understanding situations logically from a neutral perspective ,and giving great advice which was exactly what I needed
Written on Jul 22, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have been seeing miss Gwendolyn for almost two years. She is my favorite part of the week and I look forward to my sessions. She is honest and reassuring.
Written on Jun 10, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Gwendolyn is fantastic.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I've been working with Gwendolyn for over year now and I've made lots of progress with her. She is a great counsellor!
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Gwendolyn is an absolute legend. I really look forward to our chats… she listens and helps me when I’m ready to be helped. At any time, I can quiz her about this, and that, or whatever it is, and she’s clearly a very wise and experienced therapist, she smart and we can cut through the bull, when ever I want and now I’m a fuller of person for it. I highly recommend her as long as you don’t take her away from me. If you do, that will be hell to pay otherwise good luck with your therapy.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, coaching, and adhd
Gwendolyn has been extremely supportive during this part of my healing journey, and integral to the progress I've made. She understands trauma more than most other professionals I've encountered. Thank you Gwendolyn!
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
We've only had 2 appointments so a but early for review. Gwendolyn has emailed me several times to keep in touch. I appreciate that.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Gwendolyn helped me greatly with communication and setting boundaries. She also has good perspectives as to why I think the way I do. Being from the same state I’m from, she understood the culture I grew up in. She’s great and I would recommend her.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue
I was unsure of the online aspect of counseling but it has been quite helpful. Having a safe place to feel seen and heard has made navigating expat life easier. Gwendolyn is a good listener and adapts sessions to my needs each time.
Written on Dec 11, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Gwen is a patient and understanding person. She gives me tools to help myself and brakes down emotions and thoughts that I have with ptsd and anxiety in a logical and healthy way to help me work through these parts of my self.
She is a great support system and I would recommend her to anyone !
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been with Gwendolyn for a couple of weeks now. She is very kind, patient and very nice to talk to. She makes your feel comfortable and listens to what you have to say. She understood my troubles and taught me ways to navigate around them with the help of different techniques.
It has been a really good experience, and i would highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Gwendolyn is very kind and a great listener. It truly felt like a judgement free zone where I could share how I was feeling. She is very understanding and provided me with a great first therapy experience.
Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I’ve had two sessions with Ms. Downing and she has been wonderful. She has a vast knowledge of all my different issues and offers great suggestions to practice during the week.
I love that I can text her and get a super fast response.
10-10-10-10-10!
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Gwendolyn has helped me dearly in my day to day practices. Very understanding. Very present and fair. Highly recommend her for anyone who seeks therapy
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very responsive and listens carefully and patiently to our concerns
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Gwendolyn listens. She responds with great advice and asks questions that get you to consider things you haven’t before, and think more deeply, or from a different perspective than you have before. She recommends activities and provides worksheets. She checks on you in between weekly sessions.
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Gwendolyn has been a much needed breath of fresh air. I had no idea just what I was surrounding myself with, and how it was affecting my wellbeing, but she is helping to break down barriers I have built up over 2 decades.
She has an incredible ability to phrase things in a way that doesn't seem insurmountable, even the things that do take a whole lot of work. I had no idea I could progress as quickly as I have been over the past two months. I have been able to accomplish some things that I never thought I'd be able to do, and I owe so much of that to Gwendolyn.
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I have absolutely loved therapy with her!
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Gwen has been an amazing partner in my self discovery journey. She has shared some super simple, yet so significant, tips on how to handle life, anxiety, negativity etc. She is a great listener and affirmer. She is good at reminding us the power of taking small small steps in life and making sure we move! I'm grateful for you Gwen!
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Gwendolyn is absolutely great.
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Have only been with Gwen for about 3-4 weeks and the tools she has given me so far are extremely helpful. When I’m talking to her I can tell that she genuinely cares about helping me achieve a place of happiness and genuinely cares about the concerns and things im telling her. Im so glad I was matched with Gwen and so excited to continue working with her
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
Gwendolyn is fantastic! I worked with her for a month and though I won't be able to continue with Better Help due to insurance, I highly recommend her for those who can use the platform. She's very kind and understanding, and is extremely supportive and wise. The practices she had me do between sessions were great too, and she makes an effort to truly review them and check in throughout the process. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
We're just getting started and feeling each other out but so far I really like her and have yet to feel judged by anything I've told her
Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Miss Gwen is so caring and really listens. She has so many resources and experience, that I really feel like my journey is in the best hands possible with her being a part of it. I was skeptical to pay for therapy when the free versions in my province had not done much for me in the past. SHE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY AND MORE. I really look forward to our sessions and the days proceeding them are what I'd hope them to be. It's been 3 weeks now and my life is already more in my control. Miss Gwen is so empowering and somehow always seems to have the best advice or words of comfort to offer. I am so grateful to get to work with her on Better help!
Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great!
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coaching
Gwendolyn is a blessing
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Gwendolyn is an extremely calming, grounding force in my life. She understands trauma better than any professional I've spoken to, and she cares deeply about her patients.
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Gwendolyn is amazing at providing resources and methods to lessen my anxiety and frequency of panic attacks that are specific to my issues. She’s very attentive and encouraging with any sort of achievements I’ve had, no matter how big or small they are. She reminds me all of these steps are a big improvement compared to when I first started. This helps me realize how much progress I’ve made especially when I am always tough on myself
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Gwendolyn is a great listener and guides you through problems more than just giving out advice
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
So far im really happy you matched as my therapist
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Great therapist
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, and adhd
Gwendolyn is just wonderful.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, grief, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
She let's me be messy and I feel safe on the phone with her
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have had one session with Gwendolyn and it was very helpful. I look forward to the next one
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Gwendolyn is very helpful to me. I realized that my mother was a narcissist in my late fifties.
I feel I can count on Gwendolyn in my day-to-day dealings. She understands me and supports me and I feel strengthened. I highly recommend Gwendolyn and thank her
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Even though I have tried to not do therapy I’ve had a friend that has shown concern and love for me even though it’s strictly business and professional but it has helped me get a better perspective of my life and I want to say thank you
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's great, listens and gives input. The work sheets and coping exercises are really helpful.
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Excellent listener and the kind words made all the difference
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very pleased so far
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and bipolar disorder
A wonderful match . Feeling so much calmer and rational having started therapy with Gwendolyn . Responds quickly and gives plans of action which I like !
I would truly highly recommend and have done so !
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Very good at her job. Not too overwhelming, always patient
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
Gwendolyn is a blessing to me who help me slowly overcome my depression. I highly recommend her. She's so kind, understanding and very helpful. She also go beyond what's needed to a therapist specially her prayers and guidance. God bless Gwendolyn and for those who will choose her. :)
Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Terrific therapist, though shortlived. I could immediately tell she was a professional the moment I spoke to her
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
Gwendolyn has been excellent with reassurance that everything will work out in my current separation. She has years of experience with situations that I am currently in. If I had not spoken with a therapist I know my emotions would of spiraled out of control. I am beyond happy that I had been matched with Gwendolyn through better help.
Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Learning a lot so far, been helpful thank you
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Gwen is awsome!! So calm and she is very easy to talk to. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!!!!
Written on Dec 26, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Attentive and thoughtful. Excited to get to know her better and to learn new tools for coping.
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is able to help me see my situation from.different angles and help me see I am not wrong in having differing viewpoints, myself.
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am new to better help and was a bit anxious about getting started. From my first session Gwendolyn made me feel comfortable and was very balanced with listening and responding with helpful feedback. I also appreciate her calm presence.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Gwendolyn’s advises are constructive and relevant to my situations. She helped me to discover solutions to my challenges.
Written on Oct 23, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
She’s responsive and helpful!
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, adhd, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and career difficulties
Great!
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
I felt very nervous to start therapy and opening up about certain things. Gwendolyn has provided a very comfortable environment in which I feel free to talk about my feelings and problems. I am grateful for all of her advice, she validates my feelings and helps me find ways to work through problems I’m having or finding ways to approach situations that I wouldn’t otherwise have known how to handle alone.
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
Great counselor.
Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Gwen has been such a blessing! She's everything you could want from a therapist: understanding, responsive, and easy to talk to. I have had several counselors over the years, and Gwen is by far the best.
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month
I am so happy that finally I had started counselling, and it feels so right to talk with someone experienced which is helping you to get over difficult things. She is helping me a lot, and made me identify that I am very important, it feels so good to talk with her and the time is flying so quickly when we talk. Definitely I recommend it to everyone which needs help.
Thank you
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Me. Gwendolyn is amazing! She’s super attentive and really helps a lot! She listens and validates in a super straight forward way that helps you understand yourself and the world around you better! :)
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Gwen is such a loving and understanding person. She’s always willing to listen and understand and her passion to see people better and healed is just amazing. I believe it was divinely orchestrated for her to be my counselor at this trying time in my life.
Thank you BetterHelp for helping me through this rough time. Thank you for the opportunity to find a safe place to share my pain.
Thank you Gwen for being there and listening. Your wise words of advice have changed my mindset and transformed me.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Ms. Gwen is so kind and therapeutic. I love her approach and the tone of her voice is so comforting. I would love to see her in person if I could. Thank you Ms. Gwen.
Written on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Gwen has been wonderful attentive and compassionate. I have felt encouraged at each of my sessions with her
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks
Gwendolyn had some wonderful insight to share, she listened intently and her advice felt sound. I very much appreciated my time with her and I know she will help many individuals seeking guidance.
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Very kind and understanding. A lovely lady and appreciate all the help she gave me. Made me very comfortable with opening up and taking my first steps in the right direction.
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Gwendolyn has been gracious, insightful and encouraging. She is quick to understand and help with solutions and I’ve looked forward to my calls with her each week.
Written on Jul 10, 2021 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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