I am licensed in Virginia with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
VA LCSW 0904001185
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gwendolyn Thornton. 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.
I believe that God puts people in your life for a reason or a season. And I know that Ms. Gwendolyn is in my life for a reason. She has been the most amazing person and gives me the best life advice. I really appreciate her.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
She just gets it! Just from the first visit I can tell she is a light in this world.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Absolute legend- she knows her stuff and gives you the tools you need to conquer your inner demons and deepest fears.
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Thornton's strong sense of purpose and humanity are insightful and inspiring. She is very easy to talk to and that isn't always easy while online and on camera. Dr. Thornton gets to the heart of the matter quickly--meeting you where you are. Life is short so that is important!
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Ms.Thornton is God sent! I really don't have the words to say. Im honored and truly blessed that she is my Therapist! ❤️
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Gwen is knowledgeable, available, and supportive. She has talked me off the proverbial ledge several times already, using reason, logic, empathy, and compassion. BetterHelp is very fortunate to have Gwen on their team.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd