Therapist profile
Stephanie Baldwin McGowan, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Michigan / 6401008208
- NPI
- 1366948937
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
About
- ACT
- CBT
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Stephanie
Stephanie Baldwin McGowan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of clinical experience. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem concerns, and family-related conflicts. Stephanie lists codependency among her focus areas and works with people who find themselves repeatedly putting others first or losing a sense of themselves in relationships.
Her approach centers on practical, talk-based work that helps people notice patterns and try new behaviors. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Sessions typically involve learning skills, testing small changes, and talking through what happens when those changes are tried.
Stephanie emphasizes that clients bring expertise about their lives. She supports people in naming goals, weighing options, and building everyday routines that fit their values. That can mean focusing on clearer communication, setting firmer boundaries, or addressing drinking and substance concerns that affect relationships.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in settings that involved family issues, blended family challenges, and relationship conflict. Over time she has worked with concerns such as guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and issues around fatherhood and separation.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the Michigan LPC credentialing she holds. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before scheduling to ensure the format fits their needs.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It often helps with anxiety, low motivation, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It suits concerns like panic, social anxiety, and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape relationships and communication and can help people who want clearer connection and less reactivity in close relationships.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to decide what fits best based on their concerns, goals, and what they find most helpful. That means trying a strategy, checking how it lands, and adjusting the plan together.
The original profile does not specify session delivery modes, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, fitting a short check-in into a lunch break, or avoiding travel time. They also let people choose whether to use video, which can be useful when bandwidth or quieter surroundings matter. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EFT strategies to online formats so the practical skills and behavior experiments still happen in everyday life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she work with people who struggle with people-pleasing?
Yes. She lists codependency and self-esteem concerns and helps people who repeatedly put others first or lose themselves in relationships.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, talk-based methods drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT to teach skills and test small behavioral changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, family conflict, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know what is offered.
How does billing and cost work?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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