Gwenda Iffrig, LMHC

Gwenda Iffrig brings a compassionate, skills-focused approach to counseling, meeting people wherever they are in life and offering practical support for a range of concerns. She uses short-term methods designed to help clients begin feeling better quickly - some report change in as little as four weeks, while most notice progress within about 12 to 15 weeks. The expected length of therapy is discussed and decided together on a case-by-case basis so goals and timing fit each person’s situation.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Gwenda has ten years of experience providing counseling services and more than 25 years working with people of all ages in educational and therapeutic settings. Her background includes roles as a public-school Special Education teacher and an English as a Foreign Language teacher, in addition to her work as a therapist. This breadth of experience informs a practical, respectful style of care.

Gwenda favors client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused approaches, with an emphasis on teaching skills that help clients become their own best supports. She aims to demystify the therapeutic process so clients gain tools to manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, family concerns, grief, and life transitions. Her goal is to help people find relief in the present so it becomes easier to address earlier difficulties.

She offers kindness and compassion throughout the work and is clear that no guarantees can be made. If a person is ready to engage in change, Gwenda believes she can help guide that process using practical strategies and collaborative planning.