Andria Howard, LPC-MHSP

Andria Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and LGBT concerns. She approaches each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Andria offers a supportive, empowering presence for those ready to make changes.

With five years of experience in community mental health settings, she has worked with people coping with loss, abuse, and identity-related stress. She also offers work around aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and challenges that come from blended family dynamics. Her background includes supporting people through major health concerns such as cancer and through co-occurring problems that complicate care.

Andria uses practical, evidence-informed approaches. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness practices, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions aim to teach skills, shift patterns of thinking, and process painful memories in manageable steps.

People can expect straightforward conversation and concrete tools to try between sessions. Andria emphasizes collaboration - clients set goals and pace while she offers structure and options. Her style is patient and goal-focused, with attention to coping skills and emotional regulation.

She practices in Tennessee and works in English. Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps identify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts and teaches practical skills to change them. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skill training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication to help when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client guides the pace and focus while the therapist offers tools and structure.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and skills training in the settings where they will actually apply them. Speak with the therapist about scheduling preferences and which formats would suit your routine.