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Andria Howard, LPC-MHSP
Tennessee
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- DBT skills
About Andria
Andria Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Her style is practical and direct, focusing on what people can do between sessions to make life feel more manageable.
Andria treats each person as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and patterns that can be used to shift how someone responds to stress. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. She uses clear, step-by-step strategies rather than abstract talk.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered conversation and mindfulness practices. She also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when appropriate. These tools are used to reduce distress, build coping skills, and address the effects of trauma and loss.
In practice she helps people set concrete goals and track progress. Expect short practical exercises, goal review, and homework that fits into ordinary days. Andria encourages straightforward feedback about what is and isn’t working so the plan can be adjusted.
Sessions are conducted in English. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Andria commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behavior. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, set measurable goals, and include short exercises to practice between meetings.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflecting so clients can shape the work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when someone needs concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That decision is based on the client’s needs, practical goals, and how they respond to different techniques.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can still use the same structured tools and homework while working remotely, and adjustments are made to match each person’s everyday routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and step-oriented, using clear techniques to notice thoughts and change unhelpful habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) licensed in Tennessee.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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