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Larry Downey

Therapist
34 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been counseling for 40 years. I can help you see and understand the truth hiding from you. Thinking positive thoughts or putting a positive spin on your situation or the people around you will not bring healing. In our counseling, you can learn the truth about why you are depressed, codependent or feel out of control and more.

My approach to therapy

If you want to understand your situation, thoughts, and feelings, I can help. Most people do not know or understand why they feel like they do or how they got into the place they’re in. Instead, they find dysfunctional ways to distract themselves so they don’t have to feel their pain. They never uncover the root of their problems, find healing, or gain victory over their lives. If you’re having marital/relationship problems, dating disasters, panic attacks, depression, your children are out of control, or you’re frustrated, angry, sad, confused, and lonely— counseling can help you find deep new insights and strategies to change.

What you can expect from me

Most peoples 'issues' in life or relationships are symptoms/distraction (for example Anxiety or Depression) and not the cause. If you focus on changing the symptoms, such as depression, you will only create another distraction. If you understand and address the cause, you won’t need the distractions and can alleviate the symptoms with healthier choices and strategies.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    34 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Masters at Azusa Pacific University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Kentucky, California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Codependency Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Structural Family, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English