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Dr. Gwendolyn Thornton

Therapist(she/her)
38 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia with more than 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, self-confidence,relationship issues, trauma & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

My approach to therapy

My modalities of treatment are Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Strengths-Based Therapy (SBT) that encompasses a client-centered approach. 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.

What you can expect from me

When working with my clients, I am very aware that each individual with whom I work are uniquely different, therefore I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, goals and objectives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    38 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Virginia Commonwealth University, PhD
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic Medicaid, Sentara Health Plans, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English