In my practice I specialize in the treatment of women. My patients and I work together so that they develop the courage to stand behind their intelligence and creativity, while also enjoying intimate relationships in which they feel loving and vulnerable. The women I see find ways of listening to their voices, figuring out their lives, and embracing their capacity to live fully, whether they're in a relationship or single. To me, the main goal of therapy is the development of inner freedom--freedom to be yourself, to love genuinely, and to do your best and most creative work.
In terms of the therapy itself, the patient's ability to feel safe comes first.In my office I try to maintain an atmosphere of warmth and calm. Together we listen to your words, feelings and perceptions, coming to understand you and help further your goals and dreams as we progress.
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For many years I've written about women's psychological issues, in eight books and innumerable magazine articles. My book, The Cinderella Complex: Women's Hidden Fear of Independence, was a New York times best seller and has been translated into 23 languages. In addition to The Cinderella Complex, I've written Red Hot Mamas: Coming Into Our Own at Fifty, and "You Mean I Don't Have to Feel This Way?": New Help for Depresison, Anxiety and Addiction". You can see excerpts of my books at : www.colettedowling.com.
Articles on women's unique mental health issues can be found at http://www.womens-wellbeing-and-mental-health.com
For more information, or to arrange a consultation, write to me at dowlingcolette@earthlink.net. Or call me at 718-594-0201.
Information about NYC psychotherapist Colette Dowling, LMSW, can be found on the Psychology Today directory of therapists, on http://www.Networktherapy.org, and on Colette's websites: http://www.womens-wellbeing-and-mental-healthcom. Excerpts from her books can be found on http://www.colettedowling.com
Colette's articles on mental health can be seen at http://www.ezinearticles.com.
NYC Psychotherapist Colette Dowling, LMSW, has a private psychotherapy office at 138 W. 25th St., New York, NY 10001. She also sees patients at The Institute for Contemporary Psycotherapy, 1841 Broadway, New York, NY 10023.
Excerpts from Colette Dowling's books can be found at http://www.colettedowling.com. Her articles on women's mental health can be read at http://www.womens-wellbeing-and-mental-health.com
For further information, or to seek a consultation with Ms. Dowling, write to her at dowlingcolette@earthlink.net