Christine Dowling, MSW, LISW-CP
- 17 years of Experience
- United States
- Piedmont, South Carolina
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Transitions, Stress
Specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Transitions, Stress
Languages
English
Age Group Focus
Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral, Body Centered Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Crisis Intervention, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), Dance/Movement Therapy, Dialectical (DBT), EMDR, Emotionally Focused, Evaluation/Diagnostic, Gottman Method, Holistic, Humanistic, Information and Referral, Integrative, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Intervention, Long-Term, Meditation/Relaxation, Mindfulness Based Approaches, Narrative, Neuro-Linguistic, Nutrition Counseling, Psycho-Educational, Psychodrama, Psychodynamic, Psychopharmacology, Relational, Schema Therapy, Short-Term (Brief Treatment), Social Support, Somatic, Systemic, Vocational Counseling/Rehabilitation
Issues
Addiction, Aging, Anger Management, Asperger's, ADHD, Behavior Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Marital / Premarital, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Education/Personal Development, Family Conflict, Gender Identity, Grief, Immigration/Newcomer, Medication Management, Men's Issues, OCD, Pain Management, Parenting, Phobias, Physical Illness/Impairment, Psychosomatic, Self Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Orientation, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Suicidal Thoughts, Trauma / PTSD, Women's Issues
State License
South Carolina
About Christine Dowling
Each client's unique life experience, personal values, beliefs, as well their strengths are respected and valued within the therapeutic treatment process I follow. Drawing on over 20 years of counseling experience and more than 30 years as a social worker, I practice a holistic, collaborative approach to working with clients. My professional experience has encompassed working with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and belief systems. Compassion, respect, and integrity are my guiding principles.
I draw from various theoretical approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, EMDR, and mindfulness to help guide client's toward personal healing and growth. Interactive talk therapy and in-session mind-body activities are used depending on the issue(s) being addressed and the objectives and goals of the individual client. In 2016, I completed a Yoga Alliance certified 200-hour teacher training program in order to enhance my skills in offering breath and body awareness tools to those clients seeking more than traditional talk therapy. I have also completed a basic certification course in Aromatherapy for Health Professionals.
I offer some evening and weekend appointment times to accomodate people's various work/school schedules and lifestyles. A free, confidential phone consultation is available to anyone inquiring about counseling services, having specific questions or concerns, or simply trying to decide if I am a therapist they can feel safe and comfortable working with.