Mel Dowdy, M.A., M. Div., Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Pastoral Counselor

  • Clinical Ethicist and Divisional Consultant for Organizational Development at Bon Secours Richmond Health System
  • Ordained as a Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond

  • Diplomate in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and a Virginia Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Holds a B.A. from North Carolina Wesleyan College;
    • M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia,
    • M.Div. and Ph.D. from Duke University

  • Specializations are pastoral psychotherapy, clinical assessment, ethics consultations, leadership and organizational development

    Mel enjoys working with adolescents, adults and families.