Therapist profile
Mary "Jackie" Downie, LCSW
Wyoming
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Wyoming / LCSW-945; LCSW, Oregon / L2425
- NPI1518053776
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWyoming
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About Mary
Mary "Jackie" Downie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in counseling and therapy. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, and life changes. Jackie speaks English and practices from Wyoming, helping people take practical first steps when problems feel stuck.
Jackie begins by looking at what has worked for a person before. She helps bring forward strengths and past strategies that can be useful now. Sessions often involve talking through what from the past may be holding someone back and trying small, concrete changes in thinking and behavior.
Her work includes support for people who have experienced trauma, both from childhood and more recent events. She also supports parents, people facing job stress, and those coping with loss. Jackie pays attention to everyday pressures like workplace conflict and the build-up of resentment that can affect relationships.
In practical terms, Jackie blends client-centered discussion with techniques from cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused approaches. That means sessions are conversational, but they may include testing new ways of thinking, behavior experiments, and steps to reduce symptoms over time. She also uses solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and measure small wins.
People who come to Jackie usually want clear, usable strategies rather than long abstract talks. She focuses on what can be tried between sessions and how to adjust approaches as progress is seen. To begin, she asks a few questions to match needs and goals, then schedules a first session to plan next steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jackie uses client-centered work to keep conversations focused on what matters most to the person. That approach helps surface strengths and practical ideas the client can reuse in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her practice and provides clear exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can reduce reactive anger and anxiety.She also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events drive current reactions. That involves identifying how memories or patterns influence feelings now, and then using paced, goal-oriented steps to lessen their impact. Jackie treats finding the right mix of approaches as a team effort. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also support using worksheets and behavioral experiments between meetings. Jackie will discuss which session rhythm and format match the client’s needs when the first appointment is scheduled.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Wyoming, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related relationship strain.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
Work is conversational and practical. Jackie looks for past strengths, tests new ways of thinking, and sets short-term behavior steps to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to anger work?
She has 20 years of counseling and therapy experience, including helping people with trauma, workplace stress, grief, and anxiety that can feed angry reactions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Wyoming.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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