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Jacqueline Clausius -Guthreau, LMFT

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Clausius -Guthreau is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Wisconsin with 16 years of clinical experience. She blends Internal Family Systems with client-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people sort through anxiety, stress, addiction concerns, career pressures, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes practical tools alongside deeper exploration so clients build clearer communication, healthier coping habits, and a stronger sense of self.

Her practice addresses a wide range of life challenges including grief, parenting strains, self-esteem difficulties, and compassion fatigue, as well as more specific concerns such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and substance use problems.

Jacqueline draws on motivational interviewing and mindfulness to support readiness for change and to cultivate present-moment awareness while using narrative and solution-focused techniques to clarify values and goals. She approaches each person with respect and curiosity, aiming to empower clients to discover their strengths and make sustainable adjustments.

Sessions are offered through several online formats to accommodate varying needs and schedules, and she guides clients collaboratively through transitions and complex emotional work.

Therapeutic approaches for online growth and change

Internal Family Systems (IFS) frames difficulties as interactions among inner parts rather than fixed flaws; this perspective helps clients explore internal conflicts and build more cooperative internal relationships, which can be useful for anxiety, shame, and patterns that feel stuck. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathic listening and the client’s own pace, creating space for people to feel understood and to discover personal solutions for relationship and career concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jacqueline collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try techniques, evaluate what helps, and adjust the plan over time so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, manage busy work or caregiving schedules, and access care from home. Licensed professionals can adapt the therapeutic tools above to online formats so that clients receive both flexibility and focused clinical support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, career challenges, addiction, grief, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining client-centered listening with practical interventions from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience providing therapy and coaching to people navigating life transitions and complex emotional issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LMFT licensed in Wisconsin with licence number WI LMFT 1321-124 and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English