Therapist profile
Gwendolyn Downing, LPC
Alabama
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Alabama / 1393
- NPI1982272076
- Experience41 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- Anger management strategies
- Trauma informed work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn Downing is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 41 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, career worries, mood disorders, and coping with life changes.
She has background in public agency work and many years in private practice. She has seen people referred through self-referral, employee assistance programs, and family court systems. That variety has shaped how she assesses what a person needs in the moment.
Her sessions blend methods such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She selects strategies based on the person's goals and situation rather than using one fixed approach.
In practical terms she focuses on helping people name patterns, practice new skills, and shift reactions that cause repeated conflict or distress. Work may include talking through relationship roles, managing strong emotional reactions like anger, or addressing trauma memories when they keep affecting day-to-day life.
Her style is direct and steady. Sessions aim to build useful skills and clearer thinking so people can handle stressful situations more calmly. To begin, the site process asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection styles affect current relationships. It helps people recognize patterns in attachments and work toward steadier responses in close relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive behaviors like snapping or rumination.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be useful when strong emotions, including anger, interfere with daily life or relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That choice may shift as progress is made or as new issues emerge.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and different tools can be used depending on whether a session uses audio or video. Licensed professionals will help arrange a practical plan that fits everyday life.
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Experience
41+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family issues, mood disorders, grief, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines several approaches and chooses techniques to match a person's goals, using skill building and focused conversations to change patterns of reaction.
How much experience does she have?
She has 41 years of experience including work in public agencies and long-standing private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama and practices from that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.