Dr. Juanita McGowan

Compassionate CBT-informed therapist and coach

LSCSW Kansas

Experience: 40 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Juanita

Dr. Juanita McGowan brings a cognitive behavioral approach combined with mindfulness and motivational strategies to help clients reframe unhelpful thinking and build practical skills.

Background and approach

With 40 years as a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas, she blends a strengths-based, goal-oriented style with life coaching and teaching experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and anger.

Her background includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas and a PhD in Adult and Continuing Education from Kansas State University, and she holds the KS LSCSW 0529 credential. Dr.

McGowan’s manner is warm and engaging while remaining focused and pragmatic; she encourages clients to draw on personal resources and, when desired, to integrate faith into the therapeutic process. International clients who speak English may access her services through a variety of online session formats.

Clients seeking support for caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, aging concerns, workplace issues, life purpose, multicultural matters, or end-of-life and hospice discussions will find an experienced clinician who emphasizes insight, resilience, and practical steps toward change.

Practical Approaches for Online Care

Dr. McGowan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and goal setting; this approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related challenges. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and acceptance practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation during difficult life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore their goals, preferences, and life context and then adjust techniques over time so the plan aligns with what feels most helpful and realistic for the client.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options allow scheduling around work, caregiving, or mobility needs and make it easier for English-speaking international clients or those in Kansas to maintain continuity of care regardless of location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, ADHD, self-esteem, and anger as well as related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques, using a warm, engaging, and goal-oriented style that emphasizes practical skill building.

How long has she practiced clinical work?

She has practiced as a licensed clinical social worker for 40 years, bringing experience as a counselor, life coach, teacher, consultant, and administrator.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She is licensed in Kansas with the credential KS LSCSW 0529 and holds a PhD plus bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Kansas universities.

Does she work with nonlocal or international clients?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services in English for those who are located outside Kansas.

Which session formats are available for remote care?

Appointments may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

What should I expect regarding cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression

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