Jane Lowery, M.A., Resident in Counseling
Women’s Therapy, Grief & Loss Therapy, Depression Therapy
Jane Lowery, M.A.
Helping you be Kind to Yourself
As therapist for women, I want to help you be kind to yourself. And advocate for yourself — and become more confident in who you are are.
We will collaborate on the form(s) of therapy we use each week — so it is women’s therapy tailored for you. For example, it could be a blend of Anxiety Therapy, Depression Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). CBT is all about understanding how your thoughts influence your behavior and challenging the way you think. ACT can help you take value-guided steps toward a meaningful life. Instead of getting hung up on things you can’t control, you can learn to live based on what you value and what gives you a sense of purpose.
Is depression weighing you down? As your women’s therapist, I want to take some of the burden off your shoulders, accept yourself as you are and feel joy again. Life can be hard and you don’t need to have it all together. Or navigate it all alone.
I provide grief therapy, helping people process various kinds of losses and create new meaning in the wake of them. As a grief therapist, I understand that loss can take many forms—including death, breakup, job loss, or the end of a friendship.
I am forming a second group for adults in their 20’s and 30’s, “Parent Loss: A Group for Young Adults” with Marcelle Maginnis, Resident in Counseling. Please contact me for a free consultation.
I Believe True Healing Begins When We Make Space For All Our Emotions
A lot of my clients have lives where they need to be “perfect” or “ok”. In therapy, they get to let go of that weight on their shoulders. Whatever range of emotions they have, they’re accepted. They get to feel sad, angry, and uncertain. Or energized and ambitious. And be accepted. That’s where the real healing begins. They accept themselves more. And have an emotional “balance” for navigating life.
How I Became A Therapist
After experiencing a significant loss, I decided to turn my attention to mental health and becoming a counselor. It has arguably been the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done. Before I got into the counseling world, I was the only woman in leadership at a technology company. My job put me in the position supporting a lot of people emotionally. I didn’t feel like I was really making a difference in people’s lives.
Today, I take great pride in knowing that the work I do is deeply meaningful to so many people. Helping clients recognize their strengths, achieve their goals, and improve their mental health is the most gratifying work I have ever done.
Who I Am Outside Of Therapy
In my spare time, you can often find me hanging out with my husband and two dogs. I love to cook, garden, and work on home improvement. I grew up in New England, so I am a lifelong Red Sox and Patriots fan. But over time, I have come to love the DC area—I’m always on the lookout for the best pizza or tex-mex around here.
Since losing a loved one, I have been involved with The Dinner Party, an organization that builds community around loss. Right now I serve as the host of a peer support group where we talk about the ways that grief impacts us years later.
If you find yourself grieving or struggling with any other mental health issues, I would be honored to help you process your emotions and find the path forward in life.
Jane Lowery is a Resident in Counseling at Sarah Moore’s practice in Arlington, Virginia. She completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University in August 2023 and is obtaining her hours towards LPC licensure in Virginia. Jane graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in American Studies.