Therapist profile
Stephanie Baldwin McGowan, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Communication problems
- Blended family issues
About Stephanie
Stephanie Baldwin McGowan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of experience. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She helps people who are juggling parenting roles, relationship pressures at home, or the weight of everyday expectations.
Her approach treats the person, not just a list of symptoms. She uses practical talk and straightforward strategies so people can try things between sessions. Sessions focus on skills for communication, handling strong emotions, and rebuilding confidence after difficult events.
Stephanie draws on several psychotherapy methods to match what a person needs. She often uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and small behavior changes. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and emotion-focused work to address painful relational patterns.
Many people come for help with blended family stress, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, or fatherhood questions. She also supports people facing addiction, codependency, guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and social anxiety. Work can include setting clear boundaries, practicing new ways to speak to family members, and reducing intense mood swings.
Her tone is direct and practical. She asks specific questions, offers actionable suggestions, and checks in about what is working. To get started a person completes a short intake and schedules an initial session where goals are clarified and a plan is made.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps a person clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. Online sessions using ACT typically include practical exercises and short experiments to try between meetings and reduce avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In an online setting CBT often uses simple worksheets and step-by-step behavioral tasks to shrink anxiety and lift mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss a person's goals and preferences, then recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new concerns appear.
This profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They also support using digital exercises and screen sharing for worksheets and skills practice. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to an online visit so the work stays focused and practical.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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What types of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Common topics include blended family problems, communication breakdowns, and fatherhood challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using clear discussion and skill-building. Sessions emphasize communication skills, emotion regulation, and concrete tools to try between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of relational and emotional concerns. That background informs her use of several established approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated LPC, licensed in Michigan. Her practice is listed in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. The site lets you view available online therapy options and choose what fits.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are shown when selecting services on the platform.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The initial visit clarifies goals and next steps.
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