LIZ DOWNEY, MS, NCC, LCMHC

About Liz

I earned my Masters in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, where I specialized in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have experience working in hospital settings with adults experiencing acute mental health needs and chemical dependency, and have counseled individuals and couples in both community and private practice settings.

I feel privileged to walk beside people through challenging seasons and to be a partner in discovering ways to rethink, self-examine, grow, and develop. I wholeheartedly believe that we all possess innate strengths that can be a resource for healing and change. Each person’s story and situation is unique, so I incorporate relevant tools, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a person-centered approach that prioritizes the individual needs of each client. I seek to create an accepting and warm environment where you can feel comfortable and free to share your authentic self.

I primarily work with college and graduate students, adults, and premarital couples. My areas of interest include assisting clients with concerns about anxiety; infertility, pregnancy and postpartum difficulties; body image and low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, and grief and loss. I have received training through Postpartum Support International in working with clients experiencing perinatal mood disorders.

In my spare time, I enjoy a great audiobook and long walks with my dog as well as trying new coffee shops.

  • Body Image and Self-Esteem

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Life Transitions

  • Boundary Setting

  • Grief and Loss

  • Infertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum/perinatal mood disorders

  • Premarital Counseling

  • Relationship Concerns

Areas of Treatment Focus

Location: Durham

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 4-6pm

Insurance: Accepts BCBS and Aetna

Phone: (984) 279-1104

Email: ldowney@pottercounseling.com

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To learn more about Liz, read her recent blog posts here and here.

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