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Therapist combining practical skills and empathy

LPC Michigan

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Baldwin McGowan is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan who blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with an empathetic, client-focused stance.

Background and approach

With 22 years of experience, she helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and issues around self-esteem by drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance-based and relational methods. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and centers therapy on strengths, values, and achievable steps toward change.

Her work also includes attention to family-related concerns and a wide range of relational and personal struggles, including blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, substance-related concerns, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, and questions of life purpose.

Stephanie aims to empower clients to build motivation, improve coping, and strengthen connections while fostering greater self-love and resilience. Stephanie approaches therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s goals and pace.

She supports clients in identifying practical tools and perspectives that reduce distress and enhance everyday functioning, offering steady guidance as individuals pursue a more satisfying and meaningful life.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Stephanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills that reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change problematic behavior. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility to live a more meaningful life even when difficult feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions, adapting methods as needed so that care fits the person rather than forcing a single model onto every situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and convenience. These options make it easier to attend regularly around work, family, or location constraints while still receiving consistent, licensed professional support. The variety of formats also allows clients to select the mode that best matches their communication style and day-to-day needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem issues, plus related topics like family conflict, social anxiety, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with acceptance-based and relational approaches to help clients develop coping skills and clarity around values.
How much professional experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of professional experience working with individuals facing emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401008208 and maintains her practice in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
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?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English