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Stephanie ​B​a​l​d​w​i​n​ McGowan, LPC

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Baldwin McGowan is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan who integrates Internal Family Systems with pragmatic, evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, and low self-esteem.

Background and approach

With 22 years of clinical experience, she centers the client as the expert of their own life and encourages exploration of personal strengths to support meaningful change. Her work attends to mood concerns and motivation while addressing issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, and isolation.

Her practice blends collaborative listening with structured interventions drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor support for each person’s needs. She also brings experience with blended family dynamics, substance-related concerns, fatherhood issues, and the challenges that come with separation and divorce.

Her approach emphasizes empowerment, practical skills, and a compassionate stance that helps clients move toward greater self-love, purpose, and healthier relationships.

Working with IFS and Evidence-Based Methods Online

Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores the different parts that make up a person’s internal world, helping people understand how protective and wounded parts influence feelings and behavior; this can be useful for managing anxiety, shame, and relational patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and build psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or emotions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic, nonjudgmental listening and supports clients in finding their own solutions and strengths.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and challenges, adjusting strategies over time as needs change. The focus is on practical tools and compassionate exploration to foster sustainable progress.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to engage in therapy. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across life transitions, and access support from home or another comfortable setting.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Stephanie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem, and depression plus related issues like communication problems, substance concerns, and feelings of isolation.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
The practice combines Internal Family Systems with approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered therapy to balance compassionate listening with practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Stephanie has 22 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401008208.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to clients in locations that align with her licensure and practice policies.
Which session formats are available for online care?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English