Dr. Juanita McGowan, LSCSW

Dr. Juanita McGowan is a Kansas-based licensed clinical social worker with more than 40 years of professional experience. She holds the LSCSW credential, which identifies her as a licensed specialist in clinical social work and signals advanced training in clinical practice. As an African-American, faith-based woman, she brings a broad professional background as a counselor, life coach, teacher, consultant, and administrator to her clinical work.

Dr. McGowan approaches counseling with a warm and engaging manner while remaining focused and goal oriented. She encourages clients to draw on their strengths and personal resources to guide the treatment plan, and she supports including faith in the therapy process when the client desires. Her work spans the lifespan and a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, anger, ADHD, and related areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, hoarding, end-of-life issues, and life purpose.

She earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Philosophy from Kansas State University in Adult and Continuing Education. Dr. McGowan blends clinical skills and coaching to support clients who are ready to commit to personal growth and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Juanita McGowan

Dr. McGowan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skill oriented and is commonly used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with emotional regulation.

Mindfulness Therapy is offered to help clients develop present-moment awareness and self-compassion. This approach supports coping with stress, grief, chronic illness, and the emotional impacts of caregiving by teaching simple attention and relaxation practices.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style designed to help people explore their goals and resolve ambivalence about change. It pairs well with coaching and work on addictions, motivation, life purpose, and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. McGowan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and accommodate clients who prefer different formats for connection and ongoing support.