O’Shonda McDowell, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About O’Shonda McDowell

Focus areas

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Anger Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Stress

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know O’Shonda McDowell

Hi there, I'm O'Shonda! My name is O'Shonda McDowell, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eight years of clinical experience. I hold a Master's in Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino. I am passionate about helping you through a journey of healing by identifying, processing, and managing the challenges you are experiencing. I have worked in inpatient behavioral health, forensics, and outpatient settings. My approach My experience includes providing services for individuals, couples, and groups, using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), brief solution-focused therapy, and additional therapeutic approaches. My focus I work with clients who have conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, ADD/ADHD, postpartum depression, and more. Additionally, I provide therapeutic services to those who support individuals coping with loved ones who may have such conditions. My communication style A safe space is necessary for a positive therapeutic journey. The environment I create for my clients is safe, honest, and peaceful. I assure you that your session(s) are dedicated and committed to you and your needs. Through your therapeutic journey, you will learn about yourself and be provided with coping skills that can benefit you for a lifetime. Life is a journey, and I am here to help you with yours.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

California State University, San Bernardino, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1407294515

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What practice does O’Shonda McDowell work with?

O’Shonda McDowell works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see O’Shonda McDowell?

O’Shonda McDowell frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for O’Shonda McDowell on their profile.