Mary "Jackie" Downie , LCSW

Mary "Jackie" Downie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than twenty years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. As an LCSW she is trained to provide clinical therapy and support to individuals and families, drawing on practical skills developed across a long career.

Jackie approaches therapy by beginning with what has worked well for each person in the past, identifying strengths and coping strategies that can be reintroduced to meet current challenges. She combines thoughtful exploration of how past experiences may be influencing present patterns with opportunities to try new ways of thinking and behaving that can lead to meaningful change.

Her work has included helping people with attention challenges, childhood and more recent trauma, parenting concerns, workplace stress, and the phases of grief following the loss of a loved one. Jackie also supports clients facing relationship struggles, mood concerns, and a range of life adjustments, recognizing that each person brings a distinct story and needs tailored responses rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Throughout her practice she emphasizes collaboration, practical steps, and restoring or strengthening personal resources. She welcomes the chance to help people find clearer direction and greater resilience as they move toward the goals that matter most to them.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Mary "Jackie" Downie draws from a range of approaches tailored to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and building on strengths - it is helpful for improving self-esteem, coping with life changes, and finding personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with more adaptive thoughts and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences by gently processing memories and developing coping strategies - this approach supports recovery from past and recent trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jackie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. The emphasis is on practical steps and shared decision making so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate schedules, mobility, and geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and access support without travel while working with a licensed professional.