Stephanie Baldwin McGowan uses a person-centered approach that puts each client’s goals first.
01About Stephanie
Stephanie Baldwin McGowan uses a person-centered approach that puts each client’s goals first. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with more than two decades of clinical experience. Her style is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people make steady, real changes in their lives.
She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. Family concerns, blended family issues, and communication problems are also common topics in her work.
Background and approach
She also addresses addiction-related issues, separation and divorce, and challenges around fatherhood and codependency. Her toolbox includes techniques from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment approaches, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally-focused methods, and client-centered care. Sessions focus on learning clearer ways to think, name feelings, and try small behavior changes that add up over time.
She encourages people to use their existing strengths while experimenting with new habits. Stephanie favors a calm, encouraging tone and helps people set realistic next steps. She talks plainly about options and helps clients decide what fits their life and values.
Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can notice small wins. Clients can schedule sessions by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arranging appointments. Sessions are offered in English and delivered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401008208 · expires February 2029
- NPI
- 1366948937 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Stephanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Stephanie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Stephanie names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then pick actions that match their values to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and improving how people express needs in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust techniques as needed. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and pacing so the work feels relevant and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are useful for a fuller face-to-face feel when discussing feelings and doing interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are good for shorter check-ins, staying connected between sessions, and for people who prefer writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using the same therapeutic methods discussed above.
05Questions people ask
What issues does Stephanie often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem, plus family concerns and relationship communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and person-centered, using clear, actionable steps and collaborative planning in sessions.
What professional background does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience providing counseling and related supports in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and works with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located where her Michigan LPC applies.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and the subscription plan; the subscription can be canceled at any time and scheduling follows the platform process after completing the matching questionnaire.
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