Kelly Dowell, MA, LMHCA

Sometimes life looks fine from the outside, but inside it feels heavy. I help clients make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface and reconnect with calm, purpose, and self-trust. I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety and depression, relationship struggles, communication and conflict, stress and burnout, life transitions, and changes in health or physical ability. I also welcome first responders into my practice.

My approach is integrative and responsive to what you need. Sometimes your nervous system needs a chance to slow down and regulate before deeper processing or problem-solving is helpful. Other times, you already have plenty of insight and the work is figuring out how to turn what you know into meaningful change. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts and behaviors influence emotions, along with IFS-informed parts work, mindfulness, and somatic practices.

With an athletic background and a strong interest in health and wellness, I appreciate how injury, changes in physical ability, or simply adapting to change can affect your routine, relationships, confidence, and sense of self.

Together, we’ll focus on what feels most useful to you, making room for what’s difficult while getting clearer on what you’d like to change. There’s space for curiosity, practical tools, and maybe even a little laughter along the way. I look forward to connecting with you.

Education and Training:

Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Northwest University,
Bachelors of Arts, University of Washington
Lifespan Integration Level 1 Certified
Gottman Couples Counseling Level 1 Certified
Certificate, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Medical University of South Carolina
Research- The Intersection of Firefighter Culture and Coping Mechanisms: An inquiry into best therapeutic practices.

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