- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused plans
About Venita
Venita Gowdy is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship stress, trauma and mood disorders. Venita lists blended family issues among her focus areas, and she also addresses ADHD, anger, stress, and coping with life changes.
She uses clear, interactive methods in sessions. Venita describes her style as inviting but directive, and she often assigns practical tasks to try between meetings. Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, and solution-focused steps to help people make concrete changes.
Venita has experience with a wide range of concerns across different backgrounds and life stages. In practice she adapts what she uses to fit what each person needs, rather than relying on labels or one fixed method. This can mean skill-building, reframing thoughts, or short goal-focused plans.
When parenting or stepfamily issues come up she helps people sort practical routines, role questions, and communication strategies. She can talk through ways to manage anger, impulsivity, and attachment-related worries without taking sides in family disputes.
Sessions are aimed at helping people solve specific problems and build everyday coping skills. Venita integrates brief assignments and interactive work so progress is measurable. The approach keeps sessions focused and actionable while respecting each person's pace.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s perspective. The therapist listens, reflects what is said, and supports people in finding their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk and make sense of feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses practical exercises and short assignments to change unhelpful thinking and build new skills. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable changes. Sessions set clear goals and identify steps that can be tried right away to improve daily routines or communication.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains practical - skills, assignments, and routines that apply to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship stress, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns including blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is inviting but directive and interactive. She uses practical tasks and focused conversations to help people make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a mental health therapist working with a variety of concerns and populations.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC licensed in Alabama.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.