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Therapist in Madison, Wisconsin Eric Downs, Therapist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Eric Downs, Therapist

Eric Downs, MA, LPC

Specializes In:

Career & relationships (mid-life)
Empty nesters
Grief & loss
LGBTQ+
Parenthood
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Eric Downs is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a major in Communication, going on to earn his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois. During that program, Eric completed a practicum in stress management, and worked with undergraduate students seeking career development assistance. Working in the St. Louis area, Eric was a Ryan White Case Manager for people of all ages living with HIV and in poverty, focusing on chronic illness management. Eric enjoys working with clients to help them discover their strengths and navigate life challenges. He wants his clients to see him as a person of compassion, and he wants to help clients develop compassion for themselves as well. Eric also has the perspective of viewing things through a different cultural lens, having spent time teaching English as a Second Language in Korea and studying abroad in Wales. In his spare time, Eric enjoys traveling, spending time with his pets, and trying out new restaurants with friends.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Empty nesters
  • Grief & loss
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenthood
  • Ability status
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management

Languages

  • English

Education

  • McKendree University

FAQs

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I talked for 98% of the time, however, that's what I needed at the time. Just to have someone listen.
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Austin O.

Austin O.

Sep 05, 2024
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Eric is a fantastic listener who is able to create opportunities for meaningful reflection.
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Daniel D.

Daniel D.

Sep 16, 2024
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Very good positive first session
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Mitchell R.

Mar 14, 2025
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Everything went smoothly
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Aaron V.

Aug 02, 2024
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You did well
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