Jacqueline Clausius -Guthreau, LMFT
Calm, practical therapy for life transitions
Book with Jacqueline- Years in practice
- 16
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Clausius -Guthreau is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Wisconsin with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the strain that comes with life changes. Parents looking for practical support around parenting challenges will find direct, down-to-earth guidance.
Her approach centers on listening first and adapting methods to each person. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to the person in front of her.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioral tools help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness strategies introduce simple ways to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Jacqueline draws on motivational interviewing and narrative therapy when people need to clarify goals or rewrite difficult personal stories.
These methods can help with addiction concerns, relationship tension, and career decisions. She also works with issues like caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, chronic health struggles, and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to build practical skills for day-to-day life.
That might mean learning short stress-management practices, improving communication habits, or creating step-by-step plans to change behaviors. She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. People describe the process as collaborative and respectful, with attention to personal values and goals.
Jacqueline helps clients find tools that fit their routines and strengths. Her work is oriented toward realistic change and better emotional balance.
What Jacqueline works with
Everything Jacqueline lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jacqueline helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jacqueline lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Jacqueline often uses client-centered therapy, which means she focuses on listening closely and following the client's priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and helps the therapist tailor work to individual values and goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to pinpoint thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and then practices new skills together to create small changes. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline treats the decision as a collaboration and will help clients test different methods to see what fits best. Together they set goals, check progress, and adjust plans based on what feels useful and realistic. Online formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and interactive skill work. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options aim to provide flexibility and ongoing access to therapeutic support.Questions people ask about Jacqueline
What concerns can Jacqueline help with?
She helps people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and listening-based. She combines client-centered work with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including caregiver stress, blended family issues, and chronic illness.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Wisconsin and works with people located in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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