Mary "Jackie" Downie , LCSW

Mary "Jackie" Downie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than twenty years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. She draws on a strengths-based, practical approach that begins by identifying what has worked for each person in the past and bringing those strengths into the present to address current difficulties.

In her work she explores how past experiences may be influencing present patterns, and she guides clients to consider new ways of thinking and behaving that can lead to meaningful change. Her style blends collaborative reflection with concrete strategies, so clients may try new thoughts and behaviors that support recovery and growth.

Jackie has worked with individuals facing anxiety, depression, attention challenges, and trauma from childhood, adolescence, and more recent events. She has supported parents of children of all ages, assisted people coping with workplace stress, and provided guidance through the phases of grief. Across these concerns she treats each person as an individual, acknowledging that similar issues can affect people very differently and tailoring care to each person’s unique situation.

Throughout her career she has focused on practical tools and compassionate listening to help people move toward goals they set for themselves, offering steady professional support rooted in clinical experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary "Jackie" Downie uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client’s priorities and lived experience guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy and active listening and is useful for people seeking validation, clearer self-understanding, and personal growth.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

When trauma is a central concern, trauma-focused therapy offers targeted strategies to address traumatic memories and their effects on emotions and relationships, helping people process painful events and reduce their impact on current life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jackie works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she helps determine which combination of methods will best support progress.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, offering flexibility in scheduling and multiple ways to communicate with licensed professionals and therapists. These options support ongoing work by allowing consistent contact and varied formats to suit different needs and comfort levels.