
Wylene S. McDowellClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
West Orange, NJ 07052
About
I’m a licensed therapist with over 26 years of experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship stress, and trauma. My work is grounded in an understanding of how lived experiences, cultural identity, and systemic stressors impact emotional health. I am especially committed to holding healing spaces for BIPOC individuals (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) where your experiences are honored and respected. Using evidence-based methods such as trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), I aim to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I use my knowledge, skills, and experiences to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotional patterns. Therapy is tailored to your goals and moves at a pace that feels comfortable. Together, we focus on building coping skills, self-awareness, and lasting emotional balance.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Carelon
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Quest