- Solution focused
- Accepting approach
- Practical skills
About Kenlo
Kenlo McGowan is an LPC who focuses on practical, short-term goals to help people move forward. She draws on a client-centered style to create a calm, accepting space. Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and grief.
Kenlo brings about 10 years of counseling experience in Pennsylvania. She often helps people cut through immediate obstacles so they can do deeper work later. That can mean tackling job-related stress, relationship strain, sleep or eating disturbances, or problems with substance use.
Her approach leans toward solution-focused work and cognitive techniques that challenge unhelpful thoughts. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help people manage emotions and respond differently to stress.
Kenlo has experience with critical incident debriefing and has helped many cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other major disruptions. She also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, aging concerns, and forgiveness work.
Sessions aim to be nonjudgmental and practical. Kenlo helps clients set clear goals, identify small steps, and practice new skills between meetings. She invites people to start where they are and build forward from there.
How Kenlo's approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. It helps people feel heard and shape goals that matter to them, which can ease steps like career changes or grief work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Elements like distress tolerance and emotional regulation can help people respond differently during stressful events or after trauma. Finding the right fit is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made. Please confirm available session options before you book, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the session styles offered so you can choose what fits your routine and comfort.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kenlo address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes including disaster-related impacts.
What is Kenlo's therapy style?
She uses a client-centered, solution-focused style with cognitive and mindfulness tools to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotion regulation.
How much experience does she have?
Kenlo has about 10 years of professional counseling experience practicing in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Kenlo?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kenlo?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.