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- Stress and anxiety
- Family and communication
- CBT and ACT methods
About Stephanie
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of clinical experience, Stephanie Baldwin McGowan focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She works from several practical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Stephanie helps people recognize what matters to them and take small, actionable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier mood.
Stephanie starts by listening to the person's story and identifying strengths already at work. She treats the person as the expert on their own life and builds on what is going well. Sessions aim to clarify values, reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, and practice skills that change day-to-day functioning.
Over two decades she has helped people address communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, codependency, and fatherhood concerns. She also works with problems such as substance use, guilt and shame, isolation, impulsivity, and social anxiety. Her work often focuses on improving relationships and rebuilding confidence.
Therapy sessions draw on simple behavioral strategies and acceptance-based techniques. That can mean practicing new ways to respond to strong emotions, testing out different actions, and learning skills for managing anger or stress. Cognitive tools are used to spot thinking habits that keep problems going.
Clients can expect a direct, collaborative process with clear goals and practical exercises. Stephanie emphasizes steady progress through repeated practice rather than quick fixes. People looking to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action toward them. Online sessions using ACT typically pair value-focused conversations with homework exercises to practice different behaviors between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking patterns and the actions that follow them. In remote sessions CBT work often includes identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing alternative beliefs, and assigning short behavioral experiments to try during the week. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and uses reflective listening and open questions to help people find their own answers.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist reviews goals, preferences, and how people respond to early sessions, then adapts methods together. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, client-centered work, or a mix will be most useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using at-home practice assignments and real-world behavioral experiments that are discussed during sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, and substance-related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Her practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). These approaches guide how she structures sessions and skill work.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 22 years of professional experience in clinical work. That background includes addressing mood and relationship-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan. Her practice location is listed as Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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