Gwendolyn Downing, LPC, MA
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About me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama, with 36 years experience. I worked in a public agency for several years and have been in private practice for 17 years. I have helped individuals who have been referred through Self-referral, Employee Assistance Programs, and family court systems. I have had the privilege of helping people with Depression and Anxiety, Chemical and Process Addictions, Trauma and abuse issues, Family and Life issues, as well as other challenging situations.
I utilize several therapeutic strategies, including Motivational Interviewing, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The strategies utilized are determined by the unique needs of the person with whom I am interacting. I believe each person is unique and presents with unique needs and unique strengths for addressing the identified concerns.
My focus is on people, not labels or statistics. I make it my practice to encourage and elevate people to be the success they were meant to be.
It requires courage and commitment to reach out for help, and I would be honored to be part of your journey. I look forward to working with you!
License
License(s)
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Career
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Life Coaching
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Cancer Survivors
- HIV / AIDS
- Veterans