Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Jacqueline McGowan, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 085258
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05844600
- NPI
- 1427453349
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Jacqueline supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline McGowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and New Jersey with three years of experience in direct clinical practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and challenges related to sexual orientation and prejudice. Jacqueline also addresses issues such as jealousy, obsessions and compulsions, personality disorder features, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can take. She uses client-centered conversation to identify what matters most to the person and to set clear, manageable goals.
Jacqueline draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates dialectical behavior ideas for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. Emotionally-focused elements are used when relationship patterns and intimacy concerns are the central issue.
In a typical session she listens to the immediate problem, helps prioritize concerns, and suggests small, concrete experiments to test different ways of coping. The work can include learning new skills, practicing different responses, and reviewing what changed between sessions.
People who choose her often want a practical approach that attends to everyday life pressures - work, family, and community stressors. Jacqueline asks clients to identify priorities and then supports steady progress toward those goals.
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How Jacqueline Uses Common Therapies Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client’s priorities guide each session. It helps when someone needs to clarify goals and decide what to work on first.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, and for practical symptom reduction through homework and experiments.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Short skills practice between sessions is often part of the work.
Picking an approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline will discuss which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is observed. Clients and the therapist decide together how to mix skill work, behavioral experiments, and relationship-focused conversation.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent with work and family demands.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, LGBT concerns, and related challenges such as jealousy and OCD symptoms.
What is her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, focusing on current problems and clear goals. She uses CBT, DBT ideas, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused techniques as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She lists three years of experience in clinical practice working directly with people on the concerns above.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in New York (NY LCSW) and New Jersey (NJ LCSW) and is based in New Jersey.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers