About me
I am Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama, with 36 years experience. I have provided relationship/couples counseling through Employee Assistance Programs, self-referral programs, as well as family court systems. I have also provided pre-marriage counseling for those who want to develop positive skills before embarking on the rewarding, but challenging journey of marriage.
My focus is on providing information and skills to help couples build a foundation that will withstand the challenges of life. I have helped people with issues relative to abuse and infidelity, addictions and financial pressures , as well as basic communication and problem-solving needs.
I focus on each individual or couple, and the unique needs and situation associated with that person or couple. It takes courage to reach out for help, and if you are ready to take that step, I would be honored to be part of your journey.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma, Abuse
- Self esteem, Motivation
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 38
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
AL LPC 1393
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gwendolyn Downing. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
I have been so grateful for Gwen's constant support and encouragement, even as it's taken me some time to see the reality. Her advice and wisdom have saved me a lot of potential grief, and steered me towards living a more meaningful life, even as it's been difficult at times. She's helped me to replace several self-limiting beliefs with more empowering ones; how to set and maintain boundaries, and consider options in different situation, rather than accepting the familiar.
Very helpful
Amazing, professional, and genuinely helpful
Gwendolyn is a great listener, understood where we both were coming from and has lots of tips and ideas of what to focus on.
Very kind approach at helping my needs.
Gwendolyn Downing is a very experienced therapist, as evidenced by her ability to quickly identify issues and provide helpful solutions. It is very easy to talk with her. I would greatly recommend her services.
Gwendolyn has been wonderful for me and my partners relationship. She has helped us gain many tools to work through communication issues. She is a great listener and gives thoughtful advice. She has taught me so much over the past 4 months and I feel lucky that we have found her to bring us closer together again!
She is very flexible and understanding to our busy schedule. She listens to both of us equally and successfully helps our life
Has been a pleasure talking to Gwendolyn so far, she is very responsive and makes me feel comfortable and cared for
Gwendolyn is amazing she's been helping me during a hard time! She's understanding and listens even though I missed a session she made sure to get the questions across if I wanted to reschedule or not..