Mike Downing, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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2512 South IH-35, Suite 130, Austin, TX 78704
Let's Connect (512) 666-3958
My areas of focus are: traumatic experiences and PTSD, adoption & foster care, couple & family life challenges, Depression, drug and alcohol problems, LGBT youth and families, ADHD, parenting enhancement, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety Disorders, adolescent issues, subtle neuropsychological issues, Mood Disorders, youth and the criminal justice system, and CPS involvement with families. In April of 2017, I was honored with the Heart of the Home award for my career working with the abused children of Texas.
I am certified in EMDR and also utilize Research-Based Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness therapies to assist my clients in improving their emotional regulation skills and build a greater sense of hope for their future.
Worked in residential treatment centers, private psychiatric hospitals, out-patient counseling, foster and adoption care, and adolescent and adult chemical dependence programs. In 2003, honored as a Texas Champion for Children and Clinical Supervisor of the Year Award at the University of Texas. Adjunct Professor at University of Texas and St. Edwards.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centene
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Dayforce
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Providence
- Superior HealthPlan
- TELUS Health
- U. S Behavioral Health Plan
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Mike Downing, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Texas / 12301 Mike Downing
- In Practice for 47 years
- Attended Boston University School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 1978
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Mike Downing
Education and Years In Practice
Mike Downing, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (512) 666-3958
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- ADHD
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transexual issues
- Transgender
- Veterans
Mike Downing, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (512) 666-3958
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Mike Downing, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (512) 666-3958
Location
Primary Location
Mike Downing, LCSW
2512 South IH-35
Suite 130
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 666-3958Email us
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Mike Downing, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (512) 666-3958