Courtney Dowdell Therapy

A thoughtful approach to
therapy

Eating Disorders · Body Image · Identity Development

Psychotherapy for adolescents and adults in New York City and virtually across New York State

A space to reconnect with yourself

Taking the first step takes courage.

Often it begins with recognizing that you may need support and reaching out to schedule a first appointment. It can also mean sitting with discomfort and gently challenging patterns that may no longer be serving you. Therapy invites curiosity — the willingness to question, re-learn, and practice new ways of being. It may involve making room for change, letting go of what is no longer working, and reconnecting with yourself and with others. Each of these steps is an act of courage, and you don’t have to move through them alone.

I incorporate relational, psychodynamic, and creative approaches to support deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. I take an active role in the therapeutic process — engaging wholeheartedly, meeting you where you are, and offering a steady, attuned presence as we make sense of your experiences and support new ways of being in your life and relationships.

 

Who I Help

I work with adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I offer individual therapy, specialized eating disorder treatment, and group therapy. I also provide professional supervision for therapists seeking the guidance of an experienced clinician as they deepen their clinical work and care for those they serve.

How I Help

I work collaboratively with you to create a personalized treatment plan. I offer a therapeutic environment where we can explore your story, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen your sense of self. Together we may work toward meaningful goals, allow emotions to emerge and be processed, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Drawing from my background in creative arts and drama therapy, I incorporate experiential approaches that can open pathways to insight, growth, and healing that words alone sometimes cannot reach.

Services:

Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Eating Disorder Treatment
Professional Consultation & Speaking
Clinical Supervision