About

Benetria McGowan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin who supports individuals navigating complicated emotional experiences and life transitions. Her work is centered on understanding each person’s story and the context around it, with a focus on challenges such as stress, anxiety, trauma, and difficult interpersonal dynamics.

She brings a compassionate, culturally responsive perspective to therapy, with particular attention to concerns that can affect women, young adults, and multicultural communities. Benetria aims to honor individual experiences while helping clients strengthen resilience, build self-love, and practice clearer, more effective communication.

Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she works with clients facing a range of concerns, including relationship changes, workplace stress, social anxiety, and goals related to personal growth. Benetria strives to offer a supportive space where clients can explore what they have been through, begin to heal from past wounds, and develop practical strategies that support emotional well-being.

With empathy, respect, and genuine care, Benetria partners with clients as they identify their strengths and move toward a life that feels more grounded and fulfilling.
Location:
Wisconsin, United States
Years Experience:
7
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: WI LPC 12251 - 125
  • NPI Number: 1841831757
  • License: LPC (Wisconsin)

Evidence-Based Care That Fits Your Life Online

Benetria McGowan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges in a practical, structured way. These approaches often focus on identifying patterns that keep people stuck and learning new skills for coping, communication, and emotional regulation - helpful for concerns like workplace stress, social anxiety, and difficult transitions.

Her culturally responsive perspective supports clients in exploring how lived experience and identity can shape emotions, relationships, and self-image. This can be especially meaningful for people who want therapy that respects their background while also building resilience, self-love, and healthier ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Benetria collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped before, and choose strategies that match individual needs and preferences. Therapy can evolve over time as new insights and priorities emerge.

Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with support. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules, changing energy levels, or times when meeting in person feels out of reach.

How much experience does Benetria McGowan have?

Benetria McGowan has 7 years of experience providing therapy.

Is Benetria McGowan a licensed therapist?

Yes. Benetria McGowan is licensed as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: WI LPC 12251 - 125.

In which languages does Benetria McGowan provide therapy?

Benetria McGowan provides therapy in English.

Where is Benetria McGowan located?

Benetria McGowan is located in Wisconsin.

How can I work with Benetria McGowan as my therapist?

You can work with Benetria McGowan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.

Does Benetria McGowan work with international clients?

No. Benetria McGowan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Benetria McGowan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.