Venita Gowdy, LPC, AL | Psychotherapist

About Venita Gowdy

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Anxiety

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

AEDP

Play Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Reality Therapy

Expressive Arts

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Venita Gowdy

Hi there, I'm Venita! I would like to thank you for taking the time and courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and for taking the first steps towards a change. My goal is to provide you with support and empowerment as you take your journey. My approach My approach includes cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, solution-focused counseling. I do incorporate play therapy and various assignments as interventions. I will tailor our interaction and treatment plan based on your unique and specific needs. My focus I have 19 years of experience working as a mental health therapist. I have worked with clients from different populations and socioeconomic groups with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, academic challenges, ODD, and ADHD. I also helped individuals who have experienced various traumas. No matter what journey you want to take, I will work with you in creating a plan that will foster success. My communication style My counseling style is inviting, but directive, and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My journey to mental healthcare My journey into therapy started with the desire to help others find strength and navigate through life’s hardest challenges. Throughout my experiences, I had the opportunity to work with individuals with various concerns. This experience allowed me to see the powerful role therapy can play. I truly believe that everyone has the potential for positive growth and change. Seeing my clients gain confidence, meet goals, or find peace makes being a therapist fulfilling.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Alabama

Education and training

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1043568785

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Venita Gowdy accepting new patients?

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What practice does Venita Gowdy work with?

Venita Gowdy works with Rula Health - Alabama.

What are common reasons for patients to see Venita Gowdy?

Venita Gowdy frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Venita Gowdy on their profile.