Michele La Porte Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MAC, LMFT, Master, Life
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Carlsbad, CA 92011
Let's Connect (760) 203-4463
I offer a unique outpatient program. I specialize in treating families that have been or are affected by Mood Disorders and Addictions. Assisting in understanding the system of healthcare today, I can educate people in their understanding of how to get the best treatment for themselves or their loved one. I use a 12 step based approach and am unique in that my entire practice is primarily intervention based. I have several price points for individual programs for families that are unique. I also have regular, ongoing recovery group therapy along with individual, couples, family and marriage therapy. Visit www.micheledowney.com.
I am a Master Recovery Life Coach. I am the founder of a Coaching School. My coaches have years of their own therapy. They are recovering in one of the 12 step programs. I use recovery coaches whenever needed. This can sometimes assist in completing the treatment goals we devise much faster.
There are many ways to recover. I have overcome many of the same issues.I have co-authored and published the book. "Feeling Terrific: 4 strategies using Mood Regulation Therapy" with Dr. Namir Damluji and Renee Sievert, found on Amazon.com. I have several e-books on Kindle and Amazon.com on various topic and many relaxation and visualization audios.
Call or Email Michele La Porte Downey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 203-4463
Let's Connect (760) 203-4463
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- any insurance that is a PPO not an HMO.
- Not on any panels
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (760) 203-4463
Michele La Porte Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MAC, LMFT, Master, Life
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT23607 Michele La Porte Downey
- In Practice for 37 Years
- Certificate from National Association of Forensic Counselors Masters Addiction Counselor #0 / 1996
- Certificate from Board of Registered Nursing RN #322758 / 1977
- Attended University of New Mexico, Graduated 1983
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (760) 203-4463
Michele La Porte Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MAC, LMFT, Master, Life
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- families affected by mood disorders and addictions
- Family Conflict
- intervention
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medical Detox
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (760) 203-4463
Michele La Porte Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MAC, LMFT, Master, Life
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Veterans
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- 12 step orientation based
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Mood Regulation therapy
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (760) 203-4463
Michele La Porte Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MAC, LMFT, Master, Life
Groups
Advanced Recovery Group Psychotherapy
I have 3 groups weekly that have been ongoing advanced Recovery groups for anyone affected by addictions with specific emphasis on communication and building community. Many years of recovery in all 12 step programs.
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$40
Group Meets
Every Thu 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
7040 Avenida Encinas
Suite #104-297
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Email Michele La Porte Downey about this group or call - (760) 203-4463
Advanced Recovery Group Psychotherapy
I have an advanced ongoing recovering group between 7 to 10 members who are working on building trust, community and advanced communication skills. This group also specializes in problem solving skills, assertiveness, and social activities.
Expertise
Relationship Issues
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$30
Group Meets
Every Thu 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
7040 Avenida Encinas
Su-297ite #104
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Email Michele La Porte Downey about this group or call - (760) 203-4463
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 203-4463
Michele La Porte Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MAC, LMFT, Master, Life
Last Modified: 6 Dec 2023