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Jacqueline McGowan, LCSW

Licensed LCSW for stress and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBT and relationships
  • Trauma and grief

About Jacqueline McGowan

Jacqueline McGowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and identity-related issues including LGBT matters and prejudice or discrimination. Jacqueline also addresses intimacy-related issues, jealousy, obsessions and compulsions, personality disorders, and the complexities of polyamory and non-monogamous relationships.

Her practice emphasizes a client-centered, solution-focused, and strengths-based orientation that prioritizes each person’s goals and lived experience. As an LCSW she blends therapeutic strategies to help clients build coping skills, manage emotional distress, and navigate life changes. Jacqueline aims to create a collaborative space where clients can clarify priorities, identify practical steps, and strengthen resilience.

Jacqueline frames therapy as a process powered by the client’s values and choices while she offers guidance, clinical tools, and support. She approaches each case with respect for individual differences and a focus on attainable outcomes that reflect what matters most to the person seeking help.

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. Her 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?

Jacqueline McGowan 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.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Jacqueline McGowan integrates client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches to meet a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and goals while the therapist reflects and supports the client’s own problem-solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies for coping with anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal communication, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of reactive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jacqueline works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust strategies so the treatment aligns with the client’s goals and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy with Jacqueline can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer different modes of communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access therapeutic support from wherever the client is located within applicable service areas.

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