Robert Dowdy has been amazing. He gets to know you very well (and quickly might I add) without being intrusive or overly assertive. He has a very kind, direct yet gentle approach, and tops it off with some excellent sarcasm and humour (which is a must for me!) He has helped me so much, I don’t know where I would be if I never would have given this another chance. Thanks for teaching me many life lessons, but more importantly, for teaching me that there are good, trustworthy people in this world.
Robert Dowdy, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Robert is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Robert. View 3 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Missouri
Recent reviews
Robert has been a great help! Simple solutions and easy to talk to, great attitude, and has made the counselling experience very comfortable and enjoyable for a first timer like myself. I would recommend his services to anyone.
More about Robert
- 9 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to consider me as your BetterHelp therapist! I’m here to provide the help you need to make changes in your mental health to achieve the quality of life that you’ve been searching for.
I have invested a lot of myself into learning many different therapy methods so that I have the most effective strategies to address the presenting problem. Sometimes it can be tough to convince the brain to go along with what we want it to do; I just know the evidence based techniques to help make that happen. My approach to therapy isn’t so much to get you feeling better temporarily at the moment, but more to actually resolve the issues, thoughts, and patterns that repetitively occur so you don’t have to deal with them in the future. The short version is: do you want to talk about it, or do you want to fix it?
The choice of therapy modality will be tailored to fit your needs based on what you would like to improve. I have 9 years of clinical experience providing effective short term therapy including:
• EMDR
• Personality disorders treatment
• CBT
• TF-CBT
• DBT
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Person Centered Therapy
I’m here to provide the support and knowledge you’ve been looking for to make the positive changes in your life.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Licenses
Robert Dowdy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194033233.
- LCSW · Missouri · 2012035819 · Expires September 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Robert Dowdy
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Robert Dowdy has been amazing. He gets to know you very well (and quickly might I add) without being intrusive or overly assertive. He has a very kind, direct yet gentle approach, and tops it off with some excellent sarcasm and humour (which is a must for me!) He has helped me so much, I don’t know where I would be if I never would have given this another chance. Thanks for teaching me many life lessons, but more importantly, for teaching me that there are good, trustworthy people in this world.
Robert has been a great help! Simple solutions and easy to talk to, great attitude, and has made the counselling experience very comfortable and enjoyable for a first timer like myself. I would recommend his services to anyone.
Robert is a very knowledgeable counselor. I was surprised how I only had to tell him half of the stories about my feelings and he could identify the other half by himself based on his knowledge and experience. Robert is very supportive and caring and not at all judgmental. I am glad to have been matched with Robert.
Frequently asked questions
Does Robert Dowdy offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Robert Dowdy works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Robert Dowdy speak?
Robert Dowdy speaks English.
How many years of experience does Robert Dowdy have?
Robert Dowdy has 9 years of experience.
Where is Robert Dowdy licensed to practice?
Robert Dowdy is licensed to practice in Missouri.
Does Robert Dowdy accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Robert Dowdy does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Robert Dowdy?
Robert Dowdy can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Robert Dowdy?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.