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Hi! My name is Michele Downey, I am an RN and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in Addiction. My approach is eclectic based on what my client needs. It is a Cognitive Therapy style with a 12-step approach. I specialize in Families affected by Addictions and Mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and stress. I also have a toy poodle who is my therapoodle and associate. He's amazing!!
My approach
Since I have worked in this field since 1987 I have many skills in my approach although it reflects on who my client is and what he/she needs. Primarily Cognitive Therapy, Family therapy with a 12-step approach.
My focus
Primarily families and individuals affected my Addictions and Mood Disorders.
My communication style
I created a "GATE" to assist with learning and teaching communication. It has worked for over 40 years with all my clients and is an actual tool with all the communication people will need in their lives. I make people laugh also because we have to do that in order to remain and stay healthy
My journey to mental healthcare
Since I have had a wonderful journey with many wonderful therapists since I was a teenager, I wanted to impart some of that wisdom, comfort, security, and love that I experienced for many years with you.
My goals for you
I do the assessment and after that, we review the results and WE decide what we will work on. Everyone has their own individual blueprint that I try to discover and follow
My first session with you
Getting to know each other and feeling comfortable should be our first session. You can ask as many questions as you want to feel comfortable and heard.
