Provider
Profile
Sylvia Dowers Psychotherapy, LMHC
Sylvia Dowers works through a holistic approach to strengthen your awareness and provide insight into your journey of change and growth. Her primary goal is to ensure a safe environment for you to be heard and feel understood without fear or judgment.
Specialties
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Depression
- General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers)
- Marriage and Partnerships
- Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Finances
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$ $ $ $ $$80-140
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Sliding Scale
A sliding scale is a range of out of pocket fees that providers accept based on financial need.
- UnitedHealthcare
- Oxford Health Plans
- Aetna
- UMR
- Oscar
- UHC Student Resources
- Out-of-pocket
Locations
Licensed in
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- Florida
“I believe having compassion for yourself helps overcome the barriers that stand firmly in your path.”
What was your path to becoming a therapist?
Working with individuals within the criminal justice system along with my own life experiences initially led me to the field of mental health. As I searched for answers to questions surrounding the impact of trauma, I realized the work had to start with me. Despite the stigmas and challenges, I decided to change the narrative and give back to my community. Obtaining the knowledge and understanding of the field included me doing my own personal work in therapy. I fell in love with the experience of processing and challenging beliefs driven by fear. I am truly passionate about growth and evolving as a person. I believe having compassion for yourself helps overcome the barriers that stand firmly in your path.
What should someone know about working with you?
My approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each person I work with and based on warmth, understanding, and empathy. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to being human and understanding the changes that occur in our day-to-day lives; we are complex with several layers of experience. Sessions will be a collaborative experience that will focus on the exploration of the mind and body using evidence-based approaches, including CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness, to access, unpack, and stabilize. My goal is to provide you with a safe space where you can be heard and feel understood without fear or judgment in order to accomplish a satisfying and desirable life.
What are you most excited about within the evolving mental health landscape?
I am most excited about the changes and views of mental health within communities of color and the accessibility of therapy. Mental health has evolved tremendously due to circumstances beyond our control (including Covid-19). Telehealth has provided many with the access to a professional without the hustle and bustle of commuting while simultaneously normalizing the process of seeking therapy through an online portal. Therapy is now available for all (young or old) from the comfort of their home or office, partially eliminating the anxiety that comes with seeking assistance. The goals in therapy still remain the same.
“My approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each person I work with and based on warmth, understanding, and empathy.”
Interested in speaking with Sylvia?
