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Agnes Downer

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

“My Mission: To Walk With You Through Your Healing Journey”

I’m passionate about helping you navigate life’s toughest challenges. With expertise in trauma-informed care, I specialize in helping women and young adults who are struggling with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and the lasting effects of trauma.Healing begins when you feel truly seen and heard. My therapeutic services are designed to help you process past trauma, build self-confidence, and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and life’s toughest transitions. Together, we’ll create a path forward that’s personalized to your needs, your story, and your healing journey.

My approach to therapy

I have been supporting teens and adults find their path for the last 20 plus years. Through years of training in TF-CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and ongoing studies in somatic therapy, I’ve developed a gentle yet powerful approach to healing that combines emotional support with actionable strategies. I believe that healing is not just possible—it’s inevitable with the right support and guidance. Healing begins when you feel truly seen and heard. My therapeutic services are designed to help you process past trauma, build self-confidence, and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and life’s toughest transitions. Together, we’ll create a path forward that’s personalized to your needs, your story, and your healing journey.

What you can expect from me

I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore the parts of yourself that may feel too painful or overwhelming to confront on your own. I work with you to understand your past, find healing in the present, and build the life you’ve always wanted.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Virginia Commonwealth University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Positive Psychology, Somatic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, French
  • Location
    109 Olde Greenwich Drive Suite 101
    Fredericksburg, VA 22408