Rita Downs, LPC

Oregon LPC helping people navigate life challenges

Stress and anxiety support
Addictions and recovery
Parenting and family

About Rita Downs

Rita Downs, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor in Oregon with 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, navigate parenting challenges, and address depression, among other life concerns. Rita approaches each person as the expert of their own story, looking for existing strengths and resources to support growth and change. She emphasizes practical, collaborative work that respects where clients are starting from and builds toward realistic goals.

Rita explains her training and licensure plainly - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and she draws on evidence-informed methods while tailoring her approach to each client. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and Rita honors that courage by offering steady, compassionate support as clients move forward. Her practice centers on listening carefully, validating experience, and helping clients develop strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsParenting issuesDepression ADHD

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesImpulsivityMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Rita Downs have?

Rita Downs has 25 years of experience.

Is Rita Downs a licensed therapist?

Yes, Rita Downs holds the LPC credential. Her license details are OR LPC C0548.

In which languages does Rita Downs provide therapy?

Rita Downs provides therapy in English.

Where is Rita Downs located?

Rita Downs is located in Oregon.

How can I work with Rita Downs as my therapist?

You can work with Rita Downs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Rita Downs work with international clients?

Rita Downs does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Rita Downs cost?

The cost of therapy with Rita Downs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with Rita Downs is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Rita commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients in an online setting. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding the person's perspective, offering empathy, and supporting clients as they identify their own goals and solutions - it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and developing practical tools to change them - it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

Rita also integrates motivational interviewing when exploring change related to addictions and ambivalence about making life shifts. This approach helps clients clarify their motivations and build commitment to achievable steps. Determining the right combination of methods is a collaborative process - Rita works with clients to tailor the approach based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences.

Online therapy with Rita offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from different locations within the state, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful progress with a licensed professional.

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