"It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle." -Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. 

Carl McGowen, LMSW

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Pittsburgh University. I’m originally from New York but moved to the Gulf Coast in 2021 and have been working at Gulf Coast Psychotherapy since. In New York I managed a Veterans homeless shelter for 8 years. I really enjoy working with Veterans and Active Military Members. I specialize in EMDR, Depression, Anxiety, Adults, Veterans a Military Members, Marital, PTSD, TBI’s, Anger Management, Addictions and Substance Abuse Treatment. I run our Veteran group therapy for members with PTSD. I love to see my clients overcome their struggles. I am an active book lover, I enjoy research and furthering my knowledge in the mental health field, and am a creative writer.