This page is intended to give you a snapshot of my training and experience. It is by no means a full representation of what I bring to the psychotherapeutic relationship, but will inform prospective clients as to my professional background and areas of specialty. Licensing and Education California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License – MFC #41874) Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology - California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA BA in Counseling Psychology with a Minor in Child Development from San Jose State University Professional Organizations of which I affiliated California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists The Gay and Lesbian Therapist Association Counseling Center Experience Through these programs, I was able to work with a wide range of clients in a general psychotherapy practice setting. Pierce Street Integral Counseling Center Haight Ashbury Psychological Services University of San Francisco, Children’s Services Counseling Center Gay Men’s Health and Wellness I have a particular interest in working with individuals and couples around keeping themselves and others healthy on every level. The following experiences have allowed me the opportunity to work with a diverse group of gay and lesbian clients in an effort to promote healthier living. The Stonewall Project – harm reduction program for gay and bisexual men who use methamphetamine Tweaker.org – peer prevention program addressing the intersection of HIV and drug use/abuse Baker Places Inc., SF - Residential substance abuse and mental health treatment facilities San Francisco Suicide Prevention – Crisis counselor AIDS Health Project, HIV+ support group facilitation Research My interest in Gay Men’s Health and HIV has also led me to working with UCSF / Center for AIDS Prevention Studies on the following clinical research projects: The Gay Couples Study The Bay Men Study The Balance Project In addition to my private practice, I am currently working for United Behavioral Health as a Care Manager. In this role, I assist patients in accessing care for severe mental health crises requiring hospitalization. For questions or to schedule a time to meet click here. For more information on my work with individuals click here. For information on my work with couples click here.Contact.htmlIndividuals.htmlCouples%20.htmlshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2
Professional Bio
 
 
“We must be willing to get rid of the life we planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
 
- Joseph Campbell
Joey Downey, LMFT Psychotherapy & Counseling e: joeydowney@mac.com p: 415-860-0433 mailto:joeydowney@mac.comshapeimage_3_link_0