- ACT
- CBT
- DBT skills
About Stephanie
Stephanie Baldwin McGowan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Her areas of focus also include blended family issues, communication problems, codependency, and social anxiety and phobia.
She begins sessions by listening to each person’s story and identifying the strengths they already have. Conversations are direct and practical. She uses clear tools to address unhelpful thoughts, intense emotions, and patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change thinking patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills support emotion regulation and managing impulsivity.
Stephanie also integrates client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to keep the work grounded in relationship and experience. That means she focuses on what matters to the person in front of her and works with them to build better communication and self-understanding. She shows concrete strategies for dealing with family conflict, divorce and separation issues, and struggles with addiction or isolation.
People who meet with her can expect straightforward goal-setting and practical homework between sessions. She asks about daily life and relationships, and then practices new ways of handling stressful moments. The emphasis is on small, usable changes that fit into everyday routines.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Stephanie commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when anxiety is present. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood.She sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. Early sessions are used to review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. The therapist and client decide together which tools to keep using as work progresses.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to maintain consistency. Some session formats may allow shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when that helps someone manage attention or bandwidth. Confirm the current session formats before booking so expectations match the available options.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as social anxiety and phobia and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and person-focused. She listens first, then uses tools from several approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and practices there.
Can I work with her if I don't live in the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.