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Mary "Jackie" Downie, LCSW
Wyoming
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma support
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Mary
Mary "Jackie" Downie is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wyoming with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, parenting challenges, grief, and relationship or work problems. Jackie speaks English and helps clients notice what already works for them and build on those strengths.
Jackie begins by looking at past strategies that helped and sees how they might be useful now. She helps people identify thoughts and habits that get in the way. From there she and the client test different ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her work includes attention challenges, mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and substance use concerns. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, family of origin problems, codependency, and the effects of domestic violence or sexual assault. Jackie has experience helping people manage compassion fatigue and the stress of major life changes.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Jackie uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused work alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods. She helps clients break problems into manageable parts and practice new responses between meetings.
Clients are guided to try small, concrete changes that fit their lives. Jackie emphasizes learning from what has worked before, examining unhelpful patterns, and developing straightforward coping skills for everyday situations.
How therapy methods translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In short sessions you and the therapist track patterns, try short experiments between meetings, and build practical skills for anxiety, panic, mood, and stress. Client-centered therapy centers on the client’s perspective and priorities, making space to talk through choices and recognize internal strengths. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and shift strong emotions and repair important relationships when needed.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with CBT-style skill work and adding trauma-focused or emotion-focused techniques as needed. The plan can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work without travel time. Talk with the therapist about session length and frequency so meetings fit your schedule and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Wyoming, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she typically help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship and family issues, attention challenges, and mood disorders like bipolar disorder.
How would she describe her approach to therapy?
She focuses on practical, goal-oriented work that builds on what has helped you before and tests new ways of thinking and behaving. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered, solution-focused, emotionally-focused, and trauma-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in counseling and therapy working with a wide range of concerns and life stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Oregon and Wyoming, and she practices out of Wyoming.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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