Tracy McGowan, LCSW

Psychotherapist 

I am committed to helping adolescents, adults, parents, and families experience greater ease and competence in tackling challenges related to relationship difficulties, emotional distress, ineffective behaviors, and self acceptance.  I believe growth happens by using curiosity, compassion, and flexibility in addressing these challenges.  My treatment areas include:

  • Family conflict, Parenting challenges

  • Anxiety, OCD, Panic Disorder

  • Autism, ADHD

  • Depression

  • Grief

  • Life transitions at school, work, and home

My treatment approaches and specialty training include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

  • SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Collaborative Proactive Solutions 

  • Trauma Informed Care

Between my BA in Psychology and Masters in Social Work with a Clinical Concentration, I ran a successful family business for over two decades.  I am married with two college-aged sons.   

Contact information:

tracy@mcgowanlcsw.com

202-345-5267