About Dr. McDowell
I'm a Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Maryland and I've been practicing therapy with individuals, couples, and families since 2005. My clinical approach is always tailored to your specific needs and I encourage clients to play an active role in their treatment and continually give feedback. I use a variety of clinical models, but primarily:
I practice at Laurel Fay & Associates, a private practice in Silver Spring, MD. Here, I enjoy the company and support of an absolutely wonderful group of colleagues! I also serve as the Administrative Coordinator for the Middle Atlantic Division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, a position I've held since 2008. In this position, I coordinate Executive Board meetings, continuing education events, and legislative advocacy efforts for therapists in Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.
License Info
State of Maryland, LGM323
Education
B.S., Human Development & Family Studies - UNC-Greensboro, 2000-2004
M.S., Marriage & Family Therapy - University of Maryland, 2005-2007
Ph.D., Family Science - University of Maryland, 2007-2012
Professional Memberships
American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Middle Atlantic Division - AAMFT (MAD-AAMFT)
Publications
La Taillade, J.J., Hampton, R.L., Pope, M., & McDowell, A.R. (2010). Intimate partner violence. In R.L. Hampton, T.P. Gullotta, & R.L. Crowel (Eds.),
Handbook of African American Health. New York, NY: Guilford Publications, Inc. Link on Amazon
Roy, K.M., Buckmiller, N., & McDowell, A. (2008). Together but not “together:” Trajectories of relationship suspension for low-income unmarried parents.
Family Relations, 57, 198-210. Link on Wiley
Dezfulian, T., Alexander, R., Cunningham, J., Evans, L., Galloway, S., Hoskins, L., McDowell, A., Resnick, E., Southard, A., Treimel, M., Epstein, N., La
Taillade, J. J., & Werlinich, C. (2006, Spring/Summer). Research and clinical practice in marriage and family therapy programs: A closer look at the
University of Maryland. Couples Research and Therapy Newsletter, 12(1), 12-14. Link on ABCT
- Bowenian Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
I practice at Laurel Fay & Associates, a private practice in Silver Spring, MD. Here, I enjoy the company and support of an absolutely wonderful group of colleagues! I also serve as the Administrative Coordinator for the Middle Atlantic Division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, a position I've held since 2008. In this position, I coordinate Executive Board meetings, continuing education events, and legislative advocacy efforts for therapists in Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.
License Info
State of Maryland, LGM323
Education
B.S., Human Development & Family Studies - UNC-Greensboro, 2000-2004
M.S., Marriage & Family Therapy - University of Maryland, 2005-2007
Ph.D., Family Science - University of Maryland, 2007-2012
Professional Memberships
American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Middle Atlantic Division - AAMFT (MAD-AAMFT)
Publications
La Taillade, J.J., Hampton, R.L., Pope, M., & McDowell, A.R. (2010). Intimate partner violence. In R.L. Hampton, T.P. Gullotta, & R.L. Crowel (Eds.),
Handbook of African American Health. New York, NY: Guilford Publications, Inc. Link on Amazon
Roy, K.M., Buckmiller, N., & McDowell, A. (2008). Together but not “together:” Trajectories of relationship suspension for low-income unmarried parents.
Family Relations, 57, 198-210. Link on Wiley
Dezfulian, T., Alexander, R., Cunningham, J., Evans, L., Galloway, S., Hoskins, L., McDowell, A., Resnick, E., Southard, A., Treimel, M., Epstein, N., La
Taillade, J. J., & Werlinich, C. (2006, Spring/Summer). Research and clinical practice in marriage and family therapy programs: A closer look at the
University of Maryland. Couples Research and Therapy Newsletter, 12(1), 12-14. Link on ABCT
© 2012 April R. McDowell
