Mary "Jackie" Downie, LCSW

Mary "Jackie" Downie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than twenty years of experience helping people move toward clearer, more manageable lives. She greets each new client as someone taking an important first step, whether they are pursuing self-improvement, seeking ways to manage anxiety and depression, or looking for a new path beyond earlier challenges. Mary brings a strengths-focused outlook, beginning work by identifying what has worked for a person in the past and bringing those effective strategies into the present.

Her approach emphasizes collaborative exploration of how past experiences may be affecting current thinking and behavior, and she supports clients in trying new thoughts and actions that can create positive change. Mary has particular experience helping people cope with anxiety, depression, attention challenges, and trauma from childhood, adolescence, or more recent events. She also has a record of supporting parents at all stages, guiding people through work-related stress caused by coworkers or managers, and helping those navigating the stages of grief after losing a special person.

Mary appreciates that every person is an individual with unique circumstances, even when issues appear similar to others. She aims to provide the thoughtful support and practical assistance clients deserve as they work toward their goals, and she welcomes the opportunity to connect and begin that process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Healing

Mary "Jackie" Downie uses client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of the work. This approach involves listening carefully, validating what matters to the client, and helping them identify their own strengths and solutions - it is well suited to people seeking support with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT can be particularly useful for addressing anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and work-related stress by building specific skills for managing everyday challenges.

Trauma-focused therapy is another element of her practice, offering targeted strategies for processing traumatic experiences and reducing their impact on daily functioning. This approach supports people coping with trauma from childhood, adolescence, or recent events.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary "Jackie" Downie works with each client to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Mary includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent care, fit sessions into busy lives, and continue work between meetings with their licensed therapist.