Jacqueline Clausius -Guthreau , LMFT

Jacqueline Clausius -Guthreau is a Wisconsin-licensed LMFT with 16 years of experience helping people navigate emotional and life transitions. As an LMFT, she is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who draws on training in relationship systems and individual change to support clients facing anxiety, stress, career challenges, and recovery from addiction.

Her practice emphasizes empowerment and practical skills, guiding individuals toward greater self-esteem, clearer communication, and a renewed sense of purpose. She takes a holistic view of wellbeing, addressing how workplace pressures, family dynamics, and health concerns can interact and affect daily functioning. Jacqueline integrates evidence-informed methods to help clients build healthier coping strategies and manage complex life events such as chronic illness, relationship shifts, or career transitions.

Known for a collaborative and respectful style, Jacqueline supports people through thoughtful exploration and goal-focused work. She aims to help clients recognize their strengths and resilience, then apply those resources to make meaningful, sustainable change. Whether addressing grief, parenting challenges, or professional stress, her approach centers on practical growth and emotional healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jacqueline brings a blend of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices to her online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and supporting each person to explore their values and goals; it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and clarification of life purpose. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to emotions and bodily experience, which can reduce reactivity and improve coping with chronic stress or health challenges.

Jacqueline approaches treatment as a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting techniques as goals evolve so therapy remains person-centered and goal-oriented. Clients are invited to participate actively in selecting and shaping their care.

Online therapy with Jacqueline uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make support more accessible and flexible. These options allow therapy to fit around work, family, and health demands, while enabling consistent progress even when in-person visits are not practical. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises for each format to help clients move toward meaningful change.