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Jacqueline McGowan, LCSW

LCSW supporting stress, trauma, and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBTQ+ and relationships
  • Trauma and grief

About Jacqueline McGowan

Jacqueline McGowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who provides therapeutic support to people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes. As an LCSW she holds a professional clinical social work license to deliver psychotherapy. With three years of experience, she has worked with clients from the LGBTQ+ community and those facing relationship, family, parenting, intimacy, and identity-related concerns.

Her practice emphasizes solution-focused, client-centered, and strengths-based work that centers each person’s priorities and abilities. Jacqueline helps clients clarify goals and build practical strategies for coping with emotional challenges, whether they are related to obsessive thoughts and compulsions, jealousy, personality concerns, or recovery from sexual assault and abuse. She also supports people dealing with prejudice, discrimination, and the complex dynamics of non-monogamous relationships.

Jacqueline approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which the client’s values and choices direct the work while she offers guidance and clinical tools. She frames beginning therapy as a proactive step toward shaping how life moves forward and works with clients to translate insights into manageable steps and sustainable coping skills.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

JealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Somatic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jacqueline McGowan have?

Jacqueline McGowan has 3 years of experience.

Is Jacqueline McGowan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NY LCSW 085258 and NJ LCSW 44SC05844600.

In which languages does Jacqueline McGowan provide therapy?

Jacqueline McGowan provides therapy in English.

Where is Jacqueline McGowan located?

She is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Jacqueline McGowan as my therapist?

You can work with Jacqueline McGowan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jacqueline McGowan work with international clients?

Jacqueline McGowan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jacqueline 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jacqueline works from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior therapy perspectives. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's goals and experiences guide the work; it is useful for building self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviors, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns of reactive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jacqueline, as a licensed professional, collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so the work remains tailored and practical. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to match each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life, and to maintain continuity of care when circumstances change. Jacqueline adapts her approaches to work effectively across these formats, supporting progress without requiring in-person visits.

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