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Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW

Susan McGowan

BSW, MSW, RCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Cold Lake, AB T9M
Let's Connect (587) 815-5044
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Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, is a Registered Clinical Social Worker (AB), RSW (ON, NB). For 30 years, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults living with stress, depression, anxiety, anger, addictions and trauma. I am interested in helping people build upon their own strengths to better understand, manage, and express their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. I will help you build and develop new skills to meet your life goals. If you're not sure what your goals are, I can help you with that too. People value my genuine nature and my ability to build strong working relationships with clients.
Years of professional practice and specialized training in Mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Hope Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) allows me to assist you to live your best life.
I believe that self-compassion is the greatest gift that we can give ourselves. I strive to treat everyone with empathy, respect, and kindness. I have the skills necessary to work with people who have experienced trauma including CAF, Veterans, First Responders and their families, and First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people.
Take the first step to help. Call or Susan McGowan now - (587) 815-5044

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Office above the Seniors Society/CL North Library

Cold Lake, AB T9M

(587) 815-5044
Therapy can be uncomfortable but a warm, inviting space can help. You can chose your seat in my comfortable office. Pictures coming soon.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis and Women's Issues 
$205 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (587) 815-5044
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Office above the Seniors Society/CL North Library

Cold Lake, AB T9M

(587) 815-5044
Therapy can be uncomfortable but a warm, inviting space can help. You can chose your seat in my comfortable office. Pictures coming soon.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis and Women's Issues 
$205 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $205
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, e-Transfer

Insurance

  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Alberta School Employee
  • Blue Cross
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
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I direct bill wherever possible. Clients who must pay directly primarily pay through etransfer.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
or call with questions - (587) 815-5044
"
I direct bill wherever possible. Clients who must pay directly primarily pay through etransfer.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
or call with questions - (587) 815-5044

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / 13523 Susan McGowan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 31 years
  • Attended University of Toronto, MSW, Graduated 1994
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: New Brunswick Association of Social Work 4460 / 2025
  • License: Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service 424894 / 2025
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I am a skilled trauma therapist, certified in EMDR. I am intensively trained in DBT. ️I am a Registered Social Worker in ON and NB and a Registered Clinical Social Worker in AB.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
or call with questions - (587) 815-5044
"
I am a skilled trauma therapist, certified in EMDR. I am intensively trained in DBT. ️I am a Registered Social Worker in ON and NB and a Registered Clinical Social Worker in AB.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
or call with questions - (587) 815-5044

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • First Nations, Inuit, and Metis
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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First we'll get to know each other and decide if we're a good fit to engage in therapy together.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
or call with questions - (587) 815-5044
"
First we'll get to know each other and decide if we're a good fit to engage in therapy together.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
or call with questions - (587) 815-5044

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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If we decide to work together, my tool box is filled with tools and skills from a variety of therapeutic modalities that we can develop together. I am confident that I can help you decrease the emotional intensity of your struggles using EMDR. This is a well researched and effective treatment for trauma and other concerns you may have.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
or call with questions - (587) 815-5044
"
If we decide to work together, my tool box is filled with tools and skills from a variety of therapeutic modalities that we can develop together. I am confident that I can help you decrease the emotional intensity of your struggles using EMDR. This is a well researched and effective treatment for trauma and other concerns you may have.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
or call with questions - (587) 815-5044

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Office above the Seniors Society/CL North Library

Cold Lake, AB T9M

(587) 815-5044

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Therapy can be uncomfortable but a warm, inviting space can help. You can chose your seat in my comfortable office. Pictures coming soon.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (587) 815-5044
"
Therapy can be uncomfortable but a warm, inviting space can help. You can chose your seat in my comfortable office. Pictures coming soon.
Photo of Susan McGowan, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Susan McGowan
BSW, MSW, RCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (587) 815-5044