- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Clausius -Guthreau is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Wisconsin with 16 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, career challenges, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strains, and changes in life circumstances.
She focuses on practical skills that help people manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions use straightforward methods like cognitive work and mindfulness to reduce reactivity and build clearer thinking. Jacqueline also uses client-centered and narrative techniques to help people name their patterns and make different choices.
Clients often bring worries about work stress, communication problems, or feeling stuck after a life change. She addresses related areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and forgiveness work. Addiction and substance concerns are also part of her practice when individuals seek support for recovery or behavior change.
Her style balances direct problem-solving with listening that helps people sort out what matters most to them. Jacqueline helps people develop coping strategies, set realistic goals, and practice new ways of responding to triggers. Motivation and small steps are part of how she supports change.
People can expect a practical focus on skills and meaning-making, with attention to how patterns at home and work feed into feelings. She works in English and practices in Wisconsin as a WI LMFT.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on attentive listening and helping people clarify their goals. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what comes up, and helps each person name their priorities and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce reactivity, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and workplace stress.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to notice emotions without immediately acting on them. These practices can reduce impulsive responses and help with rumination and chronic worry.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That conversation shapes what happens in sessions and which techniques get emphasized.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know the formats offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that suits you, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practical skills and problem-solving that translate into everyday situations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship tension, anger, career problems, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using client-centered listening alongside skills-based approaches to manage emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction and caregiver stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Wisconsin LMFT credential and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.