Dr. Mark Downey (He/Him)

Pre-Licensed Professional, Psychological Associate, Ph.D.
 therapist: Dr. Mark Downey,
Online in California (Not available in-person)
Welcome. You may have already tried other remedies before therapy, like forcing a smile, numbing out, self-help or beating yourself up. It can be confusing and frustrating when our old methods no longer seem to be working. And it is especially discouraging when we can sense a living ember inside, yet nothing has helped fan it into flame so far. I’m here to help you find some relief by getting in touch with those hidden parts of yourself. Book a free initial consultation with me today to begin. I am trained in depth-oriented talk therapy, mindfulness, and ecotherapy, among other modalities that can help you get to root issues and experience new growth. Through attending to your whole being (cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual presence) I believe you can find more meaning, authenticity, and joy in life.

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, Men, Native American, Pacific Islander clients.

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Existential/Humanistic
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Jungian
  • Multicultural
  • Object Relations
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Sandplay
  • Transpersonal
Approach Description: The approaches I use are based in the theory that there is more to you than you know, and the most important thing in therapy is that you feel understood and come to understand yourself more fully. Together, we will compassionately explore the roots of the patterns in your emotional experiences, relationships, and life. The goal of this process is to touch a life-giving authenticity in which you can better sense what calls and moves you, and in which you find yourself more at home in the cycles of rebirth woven through life on Planet Earth. Specifically, I blend depth-oriented modalities like Jungian, psychoanalytic, and experiential parts work with body-based ones such as acceptance and commitment therapy. These approaches illuminate how your patterns are showing up here and now, and they kindle your psyche’s self-healing potential.

Education & Credentials

Dr. Mark Downey Psychological Associate, Ph.D.
  • Male
  • License # 94028246
  • Licensed in CA
  • Practicing Since 2017
Education: I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, with an emphasis in Depth Psychology and a certificate in Ecopsychology. I am registered psychological associate under the supervision of Dr. Charles Eckhart (Licensed Psychologist, 33572).

Finances

Fees
  • Average Session Fee 185
  • Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
  • I have some $150 spots that I keep reserved for clients who are motivated to participate in therapy with me but who aren't in a position to cover the full rate. If you are interested, please set up an initial consultation and we can discuss the possibilities.
Insurance
  • Accepts Insurance
  • I take Aetna insurance. I also offer superbills for out-of-network insurance, and clients typically get 50-80% reimbursement from that. I would be happy to talk with you about how to make the most of your out-of-network benefits.

Dr. Mark Downey Practice Details

Therapy Sessions

Practice Overview

Available online only
7 Years Experience
Couple, Family, Individual

Office Hours

Tuesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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