Jennifer Howard, LMHC
Hopeful guidance for stress and family struggles
Details
| Name | Jennifer Howard |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Indiana |
| Licensed in | Indiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Jennifer
Jennifer Howard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and family-related struggles. She supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation challenges. Jennifer emphasizes respect for each person's story while offering steady, practical support.
She practices with a narrative-informed lens and draws on evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on understanding how life stories shape current problems and on finding small, doable steps toward change. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented while honoring each person's values. Jennifer encourages people to notice patterns that feel stuck and to test new ways of responding.
She uses concrete tools for anxiety and mood, and she helps people name difficult emotions like shame, guilt, and grief. Many clients work on relationship communication, boundaries, and caregiving stress. Her style is collaborative and direct.
She listens first, then offers ideas clients can try between sessions. Progress is measured by small improvements that matter in daily life, such as clearer communication or fewer overwhelming moments. Jennifer has six years of experience as an LMHC in Indiana.
She offers sessions in English and provides several online formats to fit different schedules. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works for them.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Jennifer works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jennifer directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jennifer directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches online that focus on your life story and values
Jennifer blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to address stress, anxiety, family concerns, and trauma. Narrative Therapy helps by untangling the stories people tell about themselves and finding new meanings that feel more helpful. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed actions even when emotions are difficult. Client-Centered work emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and goals.Finding the right mix of approaches is a team effort. Jennifer will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest ways to try different techniques. Together they check what feels useful and adjust the plan as needed so work between sessions matches real life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching coping skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick reflections, brief skills practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and daily routines.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Jennifer help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family problems, and concerns about self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens to each person’s story, offers practical tools, and helps set small goals to test new ways of coping.
What is her clinical background?
Jennifer has six years of professional experience working in mental health settings and has focused on areas like family conflict, caregiving stress, and attachment concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Indiana.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she use?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.
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