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Venita Gowdy

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LPC Alabama

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Venita

Venita Gowdy is an LPC with 13 years of clinical experience who draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to support people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical strategies aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while also attending to each person’s lived experience and goals. Her work addresses mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and social phobia, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and stress-related concerns, as well as relationship, parenting, and family issues.

Her style blends warmth with clear guidance, using interactive interventions and tailored assignments to help clients practice new skills between sessions. Venita adapts treatment plans to the individual, addressing related concerns like attachment, impulsivity, blended family dynamics, control issues, and self-love.

Based in Alabama, she offers a supportive, nonjudgmental approach that aims to empower people as they navigate life changes and work toward more balanced functioning.

Practical approaches for online change and growth



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and homework. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with attention and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the person’s own goals and values guide progress, supporting self-exploration and emotional processing.

Choosing an approach is often part of the work itself, and Venita collaborates with each client to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She combines practical skill-building with a responsive, person-centered stance so the plan evolves as the client learns and grows.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to schedule around daily life, maintain ongoing skill practice between meetings, and continue therapy when in-person visits are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Venita commonly address?
She works with a range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, stress, relationship and parenting problems, and other mood and behavioral issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and solution-focused methods, combining practical skill work with empathetic, person-centered support.
How long has she been providing therapy?
She brings 13 years of experience as a mental health therapist working with diverse populations and presenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential AL LPC 2870 and practices in Alabama.
Which languages does she offer services in?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ImpulsivityMood disordersSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English