Kenlo McGowan
Pennsylvania LPC specializing in addictions and trauma
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About
Kenlo McGowan is an LPC based in Pennsylvania with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on a wide range of concerns including addictions, grief, self-esteem, career transitions, stress and anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder and depression, as well as compassion fatigue. Additional attention is given to issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, first responder issues, HIV/AIDS, immigration-related challenges, and other family-of-origin matters.
Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, accepting atmosphere where people can explore immediate obstacles while also addressing longer-term patterns. Kenlo uses client-centered principles to honor each person’s perspective and narrative therapy to help reframe life stories. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to build practical skills, and on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support engagement and sustained change. Sessions are intended to be nonjudgmental and goal oriented, with an emphasis on finding workable steps forward.
Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, accepting atmosphere where people can explore immediate obstacles while also addressing longer-term patterns. Kenlo uses client-centered principles to honor each person’s perspective and narrative therapy to help reframe life stories. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to build practical skills, and on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support engagement and sustained change. Sessions are intended to be nonjudgmental and goal oriented, with an emphasis on finding workable steps forward.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LPC PC008933
- NPI Number: 1497107593
- License: LPC (Pennsylvania)
Remote session formats and therapeutic focus
Kenlo McGowan provides remote options designed to match different communication preferences, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow for ongoing conversations and skills practice using approaches that emphasize collaboration and practical steps. Prospective participants can choose the format that best fits their schedule and style of engagement.
Kenlo integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people develop concrete coping strategies and emotional regulation skills. She also uses client-centered therapy and narrative techniques to explore personal meaning, identify strengths, and reframe experiences in ways that support goal setting. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness strategies are used to enhance readiness for change and to build sustainable routines.
People who prefer a collaboratively paced, skill-oriented approach tend to fit well with this model. Sessions aim to balance immediate problem solving with attention to longer-term patterns, and remote tools are used to maintain continuity between meetings and support skill use in daily life.
How much experience does Kenlo have?
Kenlo McGowan has 10 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor.
What are Kenlo's professional credentials?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed with the designation PA LPC PC008933.
Which languages does Kenlo speak?
This profile indicates she works in English.
Where is Kenlo located?
Kenlo practices in Pennsylvania.
In what ways can someone work with Kenlo remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
Does Kenlo accept clients from other countries?
The profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Kenlo?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.