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Joni L. Downs - Ph.D., L.P.
Licensed Psychologist
jonidowns@TherapiesEast.com
414-278-7980 ext. 309
Hello and Welcome,
I believe therapy/counseling is a collaborative process which involves your active participation. Throughout the therapy/counseling process, I use active communication and empathic listening to get to know, understand, and hear your unique voice. I will acknowledge your individuality and be aware of the lens through which you see life. You need to know that I will value your strengths and diversity while recognizing the many challenges you may face when confronted with the need for change in your life. My approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you resolve current problems and long-standing patterns with sensitivity and compassion.
In recognizing the uniqueness of the individual and the power of relationships to heal, I use an integrative approach that considers both the needs and strengths of the client with whom I am working. My approach includes seeing you as a whole person with the hope of gaining an understanding of how you see your life. My goal is to create a framework for the structure of therapy/counseling that is both useful in the process of change and flexible enough for you to feel comfortable and empowered. I will work with you to build on your strengths, to identify and achieve changes important to you.
I believe that we are all capable of change -- whether that means changing our attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, feelings or accepting and finding value in how you see yourself. As we work together, I look forward to exploring and encouraging you to share your attitudes, thoughts, beliefs, feelings/emotions, hopes, and challenges. While I understand this sharing may be difficult, I look forward to creating a safe space in which you are willing and/or able to do this exploration together.
In my current private practice, I work with adolescents, adults, and couples on a wide range of concerns including loss & grief, Gay & Lesbian issues, depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, life transitions, career/EAP. I also enjoy working with students who may be struggling to cope with academics, goal-setting, friends, major/career choices, college decisions and life transitions.
Background:
Dr. Downs’ background includes 10 years as school counselor at the middle and high school levels in Southeast Wisconsin. During graduate education at Marquette University, she completed practicum placements under the supervision of licensed psychologists. This included work at Family Services in Waukesha, WI and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Counseling Center. Her training continued during a one year APA accredited pre-doctoral supervised internship at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) counseling center. She was then hired as an Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater teaching, advising, and providing clinical supervision to future school, community, and higher-education counselors. During her graduate training and post-degree work, she has supervised masters and doctoral level therapists.
Currently, Dr. Downs is in private practice where she works with adolescents and adults who are addressing a wide range of concerns. She sees clients by appointment Mondays through Thursdays.
Licensure & Education:
Licensed Psychologist (2011); Wisconsin (No. 2937-057)
Professional Educator (1994); Wisconsin (54 School Counselor-#181287)
Ph.D. (2009), Marquette University, Department of Counseling & Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology
Internship (2007-08), University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN), Personal Counseling and Testing Center
M.S.E. (1993), University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Counselor Education Department, School Counseling
Link to Client Forms
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