- CBT methods
- Mindfulness exercises
- Motivational interviewing
About Juanita
Dr. Juanita McGowan is a KS LSCSW with more than 40 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship strain, ADHD, and anger. She also accepts international clients and offers faith-informed support when requested.
She writes plainly about how thoughts and attention shape everyday feelings. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thinking, practice grounding and mindful awareness, and set clear, achievable goals. Conversations are focused and goal-oriented, with attention to a person's strengths and resources.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas and a Doctorate of Philosophy from Kansas State University in Adult and Continuing Education. Those roles have included counseling, teaching, coaching, consulting, and administration over many years.
When faith is important to a person, she can include it in the counseling process. She combines practical strategies from cognitive and solution-focused approaches with motivational techniques and mindfulness exercises to address everyday problems like anger, workplace stress, or caregiver strain.
Her sessions emphasize small steps you can practice between meetings. People who want clear skills for managing temper, reducing resentment, or improving communication may find this style useful. The focus is on what to try next, not long lectures or vague reassurance.
Using CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Work in Online Sessions
Dr. McGowan draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that feed anger and stress. CBT offers practical exercises to test thoughts, change unhelpful assumptions, and try different behaviors to reduce heated reactions.She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention skills. Mindfulness practice helps people notice rising tension early, slow down, and choose a response instead of reacting. Motivational interviewing supports making changes by clarifying values and increasing commitment to specific steps for behavior change.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and which methods feel doable. That discussion guides whether more cognitive work, mindfulness practice, or motivational techniques are emphasized.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings around work, caregiving, or other commitments, shorten travel time, and practice new skills between sessions. The focus is on practical techniques you can use in daily life, and the therapist will help tailor the plan to your needs.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, anger, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is focused and goal-oriented. She uses practical strategies like cognitive and solution-focused techniques plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
How long has she practiced?
She has over 40 years of professional experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, and administration.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a KS LSCSW based in Kansas and holds degrees from the University of Kansas and Kansas State University.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. 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.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.