About Keri Downs, PsyD

Keri Downs treats patients between the ages of 7 and 11 years old.
Dr. Downs has experience working with various populations in a variety of settings, including residential treatment centers, therapeutic day schools, public school systems, inpatient hospitals, and outpatient clinics throughout the Chicago and Metro Boston areas. Dr. Downs has special interests in working with children and adolescents, trauma, and diversity issues and is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Dr. Downs’ approach to therapy encompasses a wide range of interventions that are typically rooted in strengths-based, relationship-based, and cognitive-behavioral theories. She is aware of the strengths of her clients and their families and, whenever possible, incorporates creative approaches into all modalities of therapy. Dr. Downs also believes that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool to help individuals gain deeper awareness and insight into their emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

Specialties

Education & Certifications

Roosevelt University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology|Boston University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling|Dartmouth College, Bachelor's|Chicago Child Trauma Center, La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Post-Doctoral Fellowship