Diane Dowling

Diane Dowling, PhD, MSW, brings over 25 years of clinical experience as a social worker and therapist, enriched by her roles as a teacher and supervisor. Her collaborative approach empowers clients to tackle unfulfilling relationships and underachievement across academics and professional pursuits, while also addressing other discontenting aspects of life. Through the cultivation of self-awareness and effective problem-solving methods, Diane strives to guide individuals towards achieving essential life goals. Her diverse therapeutic techniques, which encompass interpersonal, psychodynamic, and goal-oriented strategies, are designed to enhance self-knowledge and bring satisfaction to life. Diane specializes in working with individual adults, including elders, and couples in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, as well as providing counseling for parents. Her areas of focus include managing mood experiences such as anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as navigating grief, low self-esteem, ineffective coping skills, and obsessive behaviors. With a profound understanding of the various phases of life and their influence on individuals, Diane seeks to creatively navigate these transitions, fostering greater satisfaction in her clients' lives.