Therapist profile
Dr. Juanita McGowan, LSCSW
Kansas
Dr. Juanita McGowan LSCSW - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLSCSW
- LicenseLSCSW, Kansas / 0529
- NPI1144828666
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationKansas
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused goals
About Juanita
Dr. Juanita McGowan is a Kansas-licensed clinical social worker (LSCSW) with 40 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and ADHD. Sessions may include faith when the client requests it.
Dr. McGowan uses clear, goal-focused methods that encourage practical change. She asks about current obstacles and personal strengths, then builds straightforward steps clients can use between sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thought patterns and on solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals.
Mindfulness is part of her approach for people who want tools to calm the mind and manage strong feelings. Motivational interviewing appears in conversations where change feels difficult and extra encouragement helps clients move forward. These methods are described simply and used to tackle specific problems like workplace stress or relationship tension.
Her background includes a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Philosophy from Kansas State University in Adult and Continuing Education. Over four decades she has worked in roles that include counselor, life coach, teacher, consultant, and administrator.
Dr. McGowan aims for practical progress rather than abstract talk. She helps clients plan steps, practice new responses, and track what works. People who want to include faith in their sessions can raise that at intake and integrate it into planning.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. McGowan frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, which can help with anger, anxiety, and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm strong emotions.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when clients feel stuck. That approach uses focused conversation to clarify goals and find personal reasons to change. Together these methods aim to build small, practical steps that a client can try between sessions.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work with the therapist. She will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints and then recommend techniques that fit. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted based on what helps most.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people keep momentum while they practice new ways of handling anger and stress.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She lists anger among many concerns and helps people manage strong feelings alongside stress, relationship issues, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style for managing temper?
She uses practical, goal-oriented methods that include cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to change reactions and reduce reactivity.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. McGowan has 40 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a KS LSCSW based in Kansas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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