Hello! So glad you decided to stop by! I am Jackie Downie, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
You are on your first step on your journey. Some are looking for self-improvement, some are searching for ways to handle anxiety and depression, some are hoping for a new path out of past challenges. I have over twenty years of experience in counseling and therapy. I have experience in getting people where they want to go in their lives. I would love to be there for you!
When I work with people, I start with what has worked for you in the past that we can bring forward again in your present challenges. Often people have overlooked their own positive qualities or ideas that can make a big difference. Together we will explore what from your past may be holding you back, and examine and think through new ways to think about your current life and situations. You might start with some new thoughts and behaviors that will create positive change.
I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, attention challenges, trauma from childhood and teen years and trauma from more recent events. I have helped parents of kids of all ages and people in trouble at work. I have found ways for people who are extremely stressed by coworkers or managers to hang on and actually make their work lives better. I have helped those who have lost a special person to handle the phases of grief. Each person is an individual, with their own specific issues that they face in their lives that might be similar to others, but can never be exactly the same as another person.
I am happy you reached out here. You will find the support and assistance you deserve. Hope to talk with you soon!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OR LCSW L2425
WY LCSW LCSW-945
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary "Jackie" Downie. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jackie is amazing at counseling and extremely knowledgeable. She is a blessing for anyone that is working with her.
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Mary "Jackie" for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
Extremely helpful, compassionate and respectful.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Mary "Jackie" for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I won the therapist lottery when I was matched with Jackie. She is thoughtful and caring. She listens to me and provides helpful insights that help me become a better version of me. She is well versed and capable of handling a wide variety of issues and has helped me tremendously.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Mary "Jackie" for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
Brilliant.
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Mary "Jackie" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, adhd, eating disorders, and coaching