Niesha Gowens , LCSW, LISW-CP

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and Niesha Gowens offers experienced guidance for those navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and shifts in motivation or self-worth. With seven years of professional experience, she is licensed to practice in both North Carolina and South Carolina and holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW-CP indicates a license for independent social work with a clinical focus.

Niesha centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses strengths to draw on during difficult seasons. She combines empathy with practical interventions to help clients build confidence, manage symptoms of depression or anxiety, and address trauma and abuse. Her approach is affirming of LGBTQ+ identities and attentive to issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and family dynamics.

She integrates several evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). This range allows her to tailor care to each person’s needs, whether the focus is on communication and relationships, self-esteem, or navigating life changes like divorce, fertility concerns, or blended family adjustments.

Niesha provides therapy in English and practices from South Carolina. She frames the work as a collaborative process aimed at empowering people to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering support and practical tools along the way.