Jacqueline McGowan, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 3 years in practice

Jacqueline McGowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in New Jersey.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 085258 · expires October 2028
LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC05844600 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1427453349 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Jacqueline

Jacqueline McGowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in New Jersey. She draws on three years of clinical experience to help people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. Jacqueline works in a straightforward, person-centered way that aims to make therapy practical and understandable.

She keeps sessions focused on what a person wants to change. Jacqueline uses a client-centered style that centers the person's priorities. She combines this with cognitive behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and behaviors, and with mindfulness skills to build calm and focus.

Background and approach

In sessions she helps people name goals and take small steps toward them. That might mean learning tools to manage anxiety, practicing communication around intimacy, or building routines to cope with grief. She also addresses issues like jealousy, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

Jacqueline supports people dealing with sexual assault and abuse and with identity-related stress in LGBT contexts. She also assists those navigating non-monogamous relationship structures and personality-related challenges. Her work aims to be direct, steady, and tailored to each person’s needs.

Practical matters such as phone, video, chat, or text sessions are part of how she meets people where they are. Sessions are scheduled through the site's matching and booking process. Jacqueline communicates in English and works under her New Jersey LCSW credential.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jacqueline lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Jealousy
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Sexual assault and abuse

Approaches Jacqueline names

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Online support

Online approaches that aim to ease everyday struggles

Client-centered therapy places the person's needs and goals at the center of every session. The therapist listens closely and shapes sessions around what the person wants to change, making sessions practical and goal-oriented.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding. It is often used to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and handling stress. Short skills practice and real-world tools are common parts of this work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as things change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone calls can be a lower-bandwidth option, chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Jacqueline focus on?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical, using clear goals, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to teach hands-on coping skills.

What is her professional background?

Jacqueline holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings three years of clinical experience to her practice.

Where is she located and licensed?

She practices in New Jersey and holds a New York LCSW and a New Jersey LCSW as listed.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Jacqueline provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.

How are session costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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