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Dr. Juanita McGowan, LSCSW
Kansas
LSCSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Juanita
Dr. Juanita McGowan is a Kansas-licensed clinical social worker (LSCSW) with 40 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, family issues, anger, coaching, and ADHD, and offers support around aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, life purpose, and workplace issues.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she works with, along with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She will invite clients to track thoughts and try small changes between sessions.
Dr. McGowan brings experience as a counselor, life coach, teacher, consultant, and administrator. Her background includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and a PhD in Adult and Continuing Education from Kansas State University. She identifies as an African-American, faith-based woman and can include faith in sessions when clients want that.
Her style is described in practical terms: engaged, goal-oriented, and focused on strengths. Sessions emphasize clear goals, steps to change thinking and behavior, and using personal resources to handle everyday difficulties. She has worked with people across the lifespan and with multicultural concerns.
People considering work with Dr. McGowan are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, mindfulness, and brief methods work online
Dr. McGowan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on specific problems, practical tasks, and repeated practice that can fit into daily routines.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice physical and mental patterns with less judgment. Mindfulness exercises are short and can be practiced between sessions to reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want support finding their own reasons to change; it involves focused questions and setting achievable goals.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods match a person's goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people try skills between sessions and apply strategies in real life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, coaching, and ADHD, plus related issues like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, and to try concrete behavioral changes between sessions.
How many years has she practiced?
Dr. McGowan has 40 years of experience working as a clinical social worker, counselor, teacher, and administrator.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the Kansas LSCSW credential and practices from Kansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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