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Venita Gowdy, LPC
Alabama
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
- Client-centered care
About Venita
Venita Gowdy is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting and relationship stress, trauma and mood disorders. Her practice focuses on practical skills and clear steps rather than long lectures.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test small changes in thinking and behavior. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused approaches to keep work goal-oriented and collaborative. Sessions may include structured exercises, short at-home assignments, and conversational problem-solving.
Her background includes experience across different populations and socioeconomic groups, and she has worked with people dealing with disruptive behaviors, academic challenges, and grief after traumatic events. She aims to reduce stigma around mental health and to treat people with respect and sensitivity.
Venita describes her style as inviting, directive, and interactive. That means she guides conversations, suggests practical steps, and checks progress together. She commonly uses brief exercises in sessions and assigns small tasks between meetings to build new routines.
Before booking, people should confirm current session options and formats. Getting started typically involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment to set priorities and plan next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Venita commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thoughts and routines that cause distress, then try practical alternatives. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD-related habits. She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and adapting to what the person reports, and solution-focused techniques that set small, reachable goals to create quick momentum.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She will discuss goals and preferences during the first meetings and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients and therapist check what works and change tactics when needed, keeping sessions focused and outcome-oriented.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to try between-session assignments and to practice skills in everyday settings without rearranging a full day.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting and relationship concerns, trauma and mood disorders including bipolar and disruptive mood issues.
How would she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests small changes through practice and short assignments between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 13 years of experience as a mental health therapist working with a range of concerns and socioeconomic groups.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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