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Dr. Doreen Downing

Psychologist
34 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My belief in your natural power coupled with your willingness and determination to grow will lead you on a path of transformation. You can find your strength, tap into your heart’s desire, heal wounds, set goals, and achieve results.

My approach to therapy

My work with individuals begins with deep and reflective listening. To make it safe to reveal your concerns, I first create a supportive environment where you can experience acceptance and non-judgment. This full welcoming of your genuine expression continues throughout our sessions.

You are an amazing puzzle. What you say verbally as well as what you don’t say communicate pieces of this picture. There may be parts of your life that are hard for you to face, but together we gently turn to examine the difficulties and in so doing you build the courage to look boldly at the truth of your life.

Our time together has the purpose of helping you explore and discover and empower your true self.

What you can expect from me

With just one session you will have more clarity and have strategies to face whatever obstacle is in the way of having what you desire.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    34 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of California, Berkeley
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Strength-Based, Jungian, Behavior Management, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Transpersonal, Narrative Therapy, Behavior Modification, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Infants / Toddlers, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    902 Curtis Street
    Albany, CA 94706