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LSCSW

Dr. Juanita McGowan, LSCSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationKansas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Juanita

Dr. Juanita McGowan brings four decades of clinical social work experience to her practice, combining practical training with a strengths-based, goal-oriented approach.

Background and approach

She holds an LSCSW credential and draws on her background in adult and continuing education to help clients gain insight into how thoughts and habits shape well-being. Her style is warm and engaging while remaining focused on measurable progress.

Dr. McGowan works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, anger, and ADHD.

She also addresses concerns related to aging, caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, end-of-life and hospice topics, hoarding, isolation, workplace challenges, and multicultural and women’s issues. She often integrates mindfulness and faith when clients wish to include spiritual resources in treatment.

Clients can expect collaborative planning that leverages personal strengths and practical strategies. Dr.

McGowan emphasizes awareness of thought patterns, incremental skill-building, and motivational support to help people move toward clearer purpose and more manageable daily functioning.

Evidence-Informed Methods Delivered Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill development; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on developing present-moment awareness and self-compassion, which can ease emotional reactivity and support coping with grief, chronic illness, and persistent worry.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and then blends techniques from chosen methods to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect across distances. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, check progress between meetings, and provide timely motivational support while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. McGowan commonly address?
She helps with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, anger, and ADHD, plus many related life transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style and approach?
Her work is warm, engaging, and goal oriented, using strategies from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to build skills and clarity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, bringing long-term practice experience across multiple clinical and educational roles.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is an LSCSW licensed in Kansas with license number KS LSCSW 0529 and holds advanced academic training including a doctorate in Adult and Continuing Education.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients for remote work.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English

What Juanita can help with

Dr. Juanita McGowan works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, and depression.

Juanita works with multicultural clients, children, adolescents, and adults.

How Juanita approaches therapy

Juanita's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Juanita is an LSCSW practicing in Kansas, with 40 years of clinical experience.

Juanita has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas.