Maxson McDowell PhD, LMSW, LP is a senior Jungian analyst in New York City. He is past President of the C. G. Jung Foundation in New York.

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Dr McDowell has practiced in Manhattan for the past 22 years. He works with individuals and couples and leads two therapy groups: one fourth of his clients are gay. Insurance covers him as an out-of-network provider. He works well with creative people.

Dr McDowell teaches often on treating injuries to self esteem (narcissism) in, for example, the sons or daughters of narcissistic mothers or fathers.

He also teachs frequently on Carl Jung's method of dream interpretation, on interpreting legends and fairy tales, and on painting and therapy.




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