Gwen Bartran , LPC

Gwen Bartran is a licensed professional counselor with 25 years of clinical experience who brings a thoughtful, holistic perspective to therapeutic work. She combines elements of Gestalt therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness practices rooted in Buddhist traditions, and somatic techniques to address the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - while also integrating contemporary findings from neuroscience to inform her practice. Gwen holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, reflecting her formal training and licensure.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and creativity; she works alongside each person to co-create a path toward healing and greater wellbeing. Gwen has focused experience treating trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, as well as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She draws on a mix of therapeutic tools tailored to individual needs, aiming to help people find stability, insight, and practical coping skills.

Gwen is committed to staying current with research while remaining grounded in core therapeutic philosophies. Her work centers on helping those who feel stuck or unhappy move toward greater resilience, integration, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early bonding patterns to understand how those dynamics shape current connections and emotional responses - this approach is often useful for trauma, relationship difficulties, and attachment concerns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, using simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation; it can support work with stress, anxiety, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gwen works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts interventions over time as progress unfolds. The therapeutic relationship is a joint effort between therapist and client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations within licensed areas, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, helping people engage in meaningful work without unnecessary travel or scheduling barriers.