- Strengths-based
- Practical strategies
- 20 years experience
About Mary
Mary "Jackie" Downie, LCSW, welcomes people seeking clearer steps through stress, anxiety, grief, parenting struggles, or the aftermath of trauma. She writes in a warm, direct way and aims to help people notice what already works for them. Jackie frames therapy as practical and goal-focused so clients can begin small changes that matter.
Jackie has twenty years of experience in counseling and therapy. She listens for strengths from a person's past and brings those forward to address current problems. This often means identifying habits or ideas that have helped before and adapting them for today.
Her approach blends straightforward conversation with tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Jackie draws on methods that help people manage mood, anxiety, attention challenges, and the effects of past abuse or traumatic events. She also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, and workplace stress.
People who are parenting, navigating adoption or foster care concerns, or facing attachment issues will find someone who pays attention to family roots and current responsibilities. Jackie works with each person as an individual and tailors steps to their situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her aim is to help clients leave sessions with a clearer idea of what to try next. Jackie invites prospective clients to take the first step and explore whether her style fits their needs.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. It means the therapist listens closely, reflects understanding, and helps the client choose goals that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems in place and offers concrete exercises to change them. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on practical ways to address the effects of traumatic events and reduce their hold on daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jackie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and make adjustments along the way. This keeps the work collaborative and rooted in everyday needs.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people meet without needing to arrange a long in-person visit, which can help keep momentum between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Wyoming, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jackie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as ADHD and anger.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on strengths from a client's past and simple steps to change thoughts and behaviors that aren’t helping now.
How much experience does she have?
She has twenty years of experience in counseling and therapy and has supported people through a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an LCSW and practices from Wyoming.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling and meetings.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.