Mikayla Downs

Licensed Master Social Worker

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Healing begins when you feel safe enough to be vulnerable. 

Ages 14+
In-person in Highland Village and Virtually anywhere in Texas.

I deeply believe in the transformative power of empathy. It has the ability to heal emotional wounds, repair fractured relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change. Healing from trauma and abuse is a deeply personal and intricate journey, and I understand the emotional weight it carries. Whether you're working through the scars of childhood wounds, the aftermath of relationship trauma, or the lingering effects of narcissistic or religious abuse, I want to reassure you that healing is not only possible but within reach. By working to understand and connect with my clients' unique experiences, I provide a safe space where healing can take root. I am committed to helping others build deeper self-awareness and foster compassionate connections, knowing that is the key to growth, understanding, and lasting transformation.  

  • You know that you are ready for a change, but you don’t know exactly where to start. I’m here to support you if you're navigating feelings of sadness, dread, fear, or resentment. If you can’t pinpoint where these emotions stem from, that’s okay—together, we can figure it out. I genuinely care about understanding your entire story, and I love asking the right questions to help make sense of it all. You deserve to feel whole, at peace, and empowered to take on your past, present and future. 

  • My goal as your therapist is to create a space that is warm, affirming, and compassionate — a place where you can freely explore your authentic self, dive into the root causes of your suffering, and develop insight into what you are truly searching for. I love to collaborate with clients to dive deeper into what you are experiencing, and which paths may lead to growth and healing. We can explore different talk therapy approaches (person-centered, existential, and attachment-focused) depending on your needs. Additionally, I can incorporate EMDR, a technique that helps process both big and small past traumas. All of this to say — bring your complex emotions and experiences, and we will work through them together. 

Specialties

  • Trauma

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Relationship Difficulties 

  • Women’s Issues

  • Childhood Trauma

Fees:
$165/50-minute individual therapy session