Valarie McDowell-Gunn (She/Her)

PhD, LCSW
Accepting Clients

Licensed GA Therapist with over 20 years of experience!

Social Worker in Georgia

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My career has been focused on working with clients from multiple backgrounds, with the following, but not limited to, issues/concerns: dual diagnosis, adjustment problems, PTSD, depression, anxiety, family cohesion problems, as well as, relationship problems.

My Background and Approach

With over 20 years of experience, I treat each client individuality to tailor their treatment for their specific needs. Depending on the area(s) of concern, I use the following approaches; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Body-Mind Psychotherapy.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 165/session

Reach out to Valarie