Niesha Gowens, LCSW, LISW-CP
Licensed social worker supporting stress and trauma recovery
- Stress and anxiety support
- LGBT-affirming care
- Trauma and self-esteem help
About Niesha Gowens
Niesha Gowens is a licensed social worker practicing in North Carolina and South Carolina with seven years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and concerns related to sexual orientation and identity. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP, which indicate licensure to provide clinical social work services in these states. Gowens works with issues that include motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and the effects of past abuse, guiding clients to identify and build on their existing strengths.
She approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and that meaningful change begins with courage and small, intentional steps. Her style emphasizes empowerment and support, helping people move toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Gowens also notes that her methods can be unconventional at times, inviting clients who are ready for something different to explore new ways of working through challenges.
Throughout her practice she aims to create a collaborative process that centers the client’s goals and preferences, blending evidence-based strategies with a person-centered focus to address both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.
She approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and that meaningful change begins with courage and small, intentional steps. Her style emphasizes empowerment and support, helping people move toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Gowens also notes that her methods can be unconventional at times, inviting clients who are ready for something different to explore new ways of working through challenges.
Throughout her practice she aims to create a collaborative process that centers the client’s goals and preferences, blending evidence-based strategies with a person-centered focus to address both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Niesha Gowens have?
Niesha Gowens has seven years of professional experience in clinical social work.
Is Niesha Gowens a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP. Her licenses are listed as NC LCSW C016441 and SC LISW-CP 16465.
In which languages does Niesha Gowens provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Niesha Gowens located?
She is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Niesha Gowens as my therapist?
You can work with Niesha Gowens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Niesha Gowens work with international clients?
No. Niesha Gowens does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Niesha Gowens cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that move them toward a meaningful life. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges where avoidance patterns get in the way of goals.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships and emotional responses. It is often helpful for attachment issues, relationship struggles, and problems with intimacy or abandonment concerns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on clients' existing strengths so they feel heard and understood. This approach can support work on self-esteem, confidence, and personal growth.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity when circumstances change, and connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.