- CBT techniques
- Solution focused
- Grief support
About Kenlo
Kenlo McGowan is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, and related life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use right away.
McGowan uses straightforward, solution-focused work to remove immediate obstacles. That approach helps people make small changes that open the way for deeper work later. She also draws on techniques from Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when addressing patterns that keep someone stuck.
Her background includes supporting people with job-related stress and career challenges. She has experience with addiction and codependency issues, grief and loss, and trauma-related concerns. In recent years she has helped clients cope with the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on daily functioning and stress levels.
Sessions are conducted without judgment and focus on concrete goals. Conversations look at thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills that can be adjusted to reduce distress and improve functioning. She encourages clear steps that can fit into everyday life.
Throughout work together, McGowan aims to help clients identify barriers, practice new skills, and track progress. People leave sessions with specific strategies to try between meetings and a plan for next steps. Her practice is based in Pennsylvania and services are provided in English.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and supports people in exploring their goals and choices. It aims to make sessions about the client's priorities and what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides specific exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and behavioral patterns that feed problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which tools and methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That collaborative check-in helps shape session content and homework so it is practical and realistic for everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about which session arrangements fit best for your routine and needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kenlo help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and career concerns along with related issues such as codependency and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a solution-focused approach and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Rational Emotive Behavioral methods to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Kenlo has 10 years of experience working with adults on a range of issues including job stress, addiction concerns, grief, and trauma-related problems.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.