- Solution-focused work
- CBT and DBT tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Kenlo
Kenlo McGowan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, and career or job-related problems. Her practice also addresses family of origin issues and other family-related concerns.
She takes a solution-focused approach to remove immediate obstacles so deeper work can follow. That often means setting clear, short-term goals and practical steps to reduce distress. Kenlo uses cognitive-behavioral ideas and elements from dialectical behavior therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions.
A common part of her work is addressing addiction and codependency. She uses motivational interviewing techniques to boost the motivation to change. For addiction-related issues she also applies rational emotive behavioral ideas to challenge irrational beliefs that get in the way of recovery.
Kenlo has spent substantial time helping people cope with the stress that comes from work, caregiving, and critical incidents. She has experience with grief work and with supporting people who face medical or disability-related challenges. In recent years she has worked with people affected by the fallout of covid-19.
Sessions are intended to be nonjudgmental and focused on practical change. She encourages clients to identify small, achievable steps and tracks progress over time. People who want someone to help untangle patterns from their family of origin and move toward clearer choices may find this approach useful.
Approaches used in virtual sessions
Kenlo uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person's goals and preferences. This approach means sessions concentrate on what matters most to the client and on practical steps they want to take.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many relationship or habit-based problems because it focuses on concrete strategies to change thinking and behavior.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) elements are used to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These skills help when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone wants better ways to respond in high-stress moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kenlo will discuss options and help decide together which methods fit the client's goals and situation. That collaborative process guides whether sessions focus on skill building, changing thoughts, or solving near-term problems.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from wherever they are without travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to work well in remote appointments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kenlo help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, career problems, and family of origin issues among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a solution-focused framework with practical goal-setting and short-term steps. Cognitive-behavioral ideas and DBT skills are used to change thoughts and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Kenlo holds 10 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kenlo?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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