McGowan Psychological Services

12/19/2025

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11/20/2025

Posted 7:24:41 PM. IOP Program Therapist Job DescriptionAnchor Perinatal Wellness (APW) is North Carolina's only…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

09/25/2025

I am not a true swiftie, but I had to share this because I think it is a great idea! I believe it is only for NC residents.

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✨ Taylor Swift Therapy Group (Ages 20s–30s Women) ✨

Do you connect with Taylor Swift’s music? We are launching an 8-week therapy group designed for women in their 20s–30s to explore and process therapeutic themes through Taylor’s music.

📅 Tuesdays, Oct 21 – Dec 9
🕖 7 PM – 8 PM
💵 $50 per session

🎤 This group is led by two Swiftie therapists who will guide participants in exploring identity, relationships, healing, and growth—celebrating both our therapy era and show-girl era.

👉 For more info or to join, have your client fill out the interest form by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
(Tip: They can screenshot the flyer, then hold down the QR code to open the form.)

We’re so excited to create this unique, supportive space for Swifties! ❤️‍🔥

08/27/2025

Have you ever had scary thoughts pop into your head that you just couldn't stop thinking about?

They're called intrusive thoughts, and they are distressing, repetitive and unwanted. They can be triggered by big life changes or mental health issues.

NPR's senior visuals producer LA Johnson, who struggled with these thoughts after giving birth to her second child, talks to mental health professionals about how to manage them. She illustrates her experience and the expert advice in a comic: https://n.pr/4mLaf9q

06/07/2025

06/06/2025

Newest update on first line and second line treatments for OCD

05/22/2025

https://www.glamour.com/story/3-women-on-living-with-lesser-known-ocd-subtypes?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR55bvmr3huKwXM07QZvKV6OIkZHN4pv9SruM2Yos9rZR1Hvps8AQadqmdCqNw_aem_o60knetJI6z2aTpCktYIzw

OCD affects between 1% and 3% of the population, yet it’s still severely misunderstood and misrepresented.

05/19/2025

https://practicalpsychpod.substack.com/p/worry?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7FsxaF6fMGK_cx_F-l9vBtvzUmVXYViBWz81fNgxkjRhA7MhKJgM5enmr7Ow_aem_d9Zm_4iFBENzNfF1y0_ynQ

Listen now | If your brain loves to spiral, rehearse worst-case scenarios, or treat every decision as if it’s life or death—you're in good company. Learn how to shift away from this draining mental behavior.

04/21/2025

Great podcast for those with both ADHD & OCD!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LPvzaHx1J2PKR9WStwsKr?si=-EmEklx3T2qDLwsJln0mAg&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4KJpIZughjm4hjAze1qdJ5jQAzrTurWqtgLRaB2q8u9kcTFHMVP39Wwde1VQ_aem_XitzVA1PHscwmcCh6JYOpg&nd=1&utm_medium=organic&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA92P226CQBiEnwbvqhysqU1IQ1WiqC1aItYbsuwusLKwyx7EctFnLzTpSzT5Lyb%2FzGTyFUpx%2BTyZSM4Uyb7GgPMxJXU5eeGCIQ2VyziuR4Y9zTSliRbULYaK4XiG7fc32OO%2FNmRV%2F8KcSIZwr%2BxdeOvA%2Bm4Fdrg9zuMP1cqtMBxfEsNZPqyqVUnvTmQ3y10rA1qblZcb9ixLISWoT2zay7kw0%2FytuMTmYh%2BtPO843QZ8c9F5ca2mxdXrsNWg4PF68DoRaRE3Kt8dwavdPOl5CSN%2FvT%2BFzjxuEbZOhwTgKjkT1Z08K1xL2FZwUcyCz3ee%2FyICSlMAy3%2BM2c%2FWw6Q18IIaCUZQIjAiAkOVKFJhppXrmKY5yjBQWmCXiRzUBI6%2BBc6wEKTOk1SwVmLh%2BgDilLHyByNPOV1GAgAA&product=open&%24full_url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fepisode%2F2LPvzaHx1J2PKR9WStwsKr%3Fsi%3D-EmEklx3T2qDLwsJln0mAg%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4KJpIZughjm4hjAze1qdJ5jQAzrTurWqtgLRaB2q8u9kcTFHMVP39Wwde1VQ_aem_XitzVA1PHscwmcCh6JYOpg&%24android_redirect_timeout=3000&feature=organic&_branch_match_id=1442856642306455895

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04/03/2025

Excited to be leading two groups at the Living Art’s 3rd Annual Wellness Retreat- - May 1-3 at Lake Gaston, VA 🍃 🛶

Restoring Balance:
Sleep is a vital component of our overall well-being. Join us in this group to gain practical insights in improving your sleep patterns, recharging your energy, and achieving more restful sleep. Explore relaxation techniques to ease your mind before bedtime and promote a calm sleep environment. 🛌 😴

Self-Compassion:
In this session, we will focus on cultivating mindfulness and self-kindness through exercises from Dr. Kristin Neff’s Mindfulness Self-Compassion workbook. Through guided exercises, we will practice recognizing moments of struggle and responding to ourselves with understanding and care, rather than self-criticism 🤍

Interested in Joining? Sign up by 4/15! Information below:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/3rd-annual-may-1-3-2025-womens-wellness-retreat/229370

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