Therapist profile
Dr. Juanita McGowan, LSCSW
Licensed clinical social worker - family and parenting focus
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- CBT approaches
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational methods
About Juanita
Dr. Juanita McGowan is a KS LSCSW with over 40 years of clinical experience. She practices as a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas and focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD.
She speaks directly to everyday struggles at home. She invites people to consider how thoughts and attention shape feelings and behavior. If a client wishes, faith can be part of the work. She also uses coaching techniques to set and reach personal goals.
Her sessions are goal oriented and focused on practical steps. She encourages clients to draw on personal strengths and resources. That often means small, specific changes that build into larger shifts over time.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas. She also holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Adult and Continuing Education from Kansas State University. That mix of social work and adult education shapes how she teaches skills and structures sessions.
Dr. McGowan has experience across many life stages. Her work has included concerns linked to aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life issues, and workplace matters. She also addresses communication problems, commitment questions, hoarding, and multicultural or race-related concerns.
People who want an active, directed approach may find her style fits. She combines cognitive and mindfulness practices with motivational and solution-focused techniques. That blend is aimed at helping clients make steady, practical progress toward clearer goals.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. McGowan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT looks at the link between thoughts and behaviors and breaks problems into clear steps to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to clarify what matters most to a person and to build commitment to change. That approach focuses on the client’s own goals and reasons for change and helps create manageable next steps.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose methods and adjust them as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home or work day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people keep steady momentum while working on stress, relationships, caregiving strain, and other concerns.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
Her style is goal oriented and focused. She uses cognitive, mindfulness, motivational, and solution-focused methods to guide practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a KS LSCSW licensed in Kansas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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