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Hi! I am Michele. I work with families affected by mood disorders and addictions. I educate people about what could be going on and how to help them.
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Michele Downey RN MAC LMFT
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Conveniently located in "Carlsbad by the Sea"
About Michele Downey RN MAC LMFT
Working over the years with every type of family and individual who have been affected by mood disorders and addictions, I have supervised and worked in hospitals, intensive outpatient clinics, and partial outpatient programs. I have had the privilege of having excellent therapists assist me over the years personally and professionally. I don't just have the book knowledge, I have the experience professionally and personally
There are many ways to recover. I have overcome many of the same issues.
I have co-authored and published the book. "Feeling Terrific: 4 strategies using Mood Regulation Therapy" with Dr. Namir Damluji and Renee Sievert, found on Amazon.com. I have several e-books on Kindle and Amazon.com on various topic and many relaxation and visualization audios.
Why They Recommend Michele
I came to Michele desperate to save my marriage. I had already committed to marriage counseling for 2 years prior, and learned that I was attempting to repair something that was so deeply affected by alcohol/substance addiction that I needed a therapist who was an EXPERT in this field.
I was referred to Michele by my wonderful therapist, and initially shocked by how incredibly knowledgeable and extremely qualified she is. Working with Michele is not for the faint of heart!
You will get what you put in, and there are many, MANY people (who yes, you will get to meet and hear from) that are living examples of the success of her treatment programs. Over the course of the last 16 months, she has empowered me to educate myself and guided me through some very difficult situations, while remaining a constant and easily accessible support.
I highly recommend Michele to anyone struggling with the family disease of alcoholism--she is a truly gifted, passionate and inspirational professional who is an asset to the community and someone I hold very dear to my heart.
- Jeannie
The journey with you through these years has been absolutely life changing for me and now my best friend. Wishing you the best with good health, good love and good wealth.
- Jason
Thank you for our support though out my pregnancy (and pre-pregnancy). Just wanted you to know that you helped me make this important decision to bring this precious boy into this work...Thank you..
- Violet and David.
Thank you for your time, (lots of individuals and couples), wise counsel and patience....
- Cherie
It has been a year of recovery for both of us and thanks from the bottom of my heart for being a part of it. Miracles do happen...
- Sandy and Jeremy