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Jennifer Howard, LMHC
Indiana
Indiana LMHC - stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- CBT-based tools
- Mindfulness practices
- Values-based work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Howard is an Indiana licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with six years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Jennifer writes plainly with practical steps to help people regain control of daily life.
She begins sessions by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. Jennifer helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tries different ways of responding. She uses clear tools and short practices rather than long theoretical talks.
Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices. These give a mix of thought-focused work, values-based action, emotion regulation skills, and present-moment awareness.
In practice she breaks problems into small, manageable steps. Sessions often include identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and checking what works between meetings. She encourages straightforward skills that can be used in everyday situations like stressful conversations or low-mood days.
Jennifer also addresses relationship patterns tied to attachment, abandonment, and family-of-origin concerns. She helps people sort through issues such as communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress with focused, behavioral methods.
People who want direct, structured work that emphasizes skill building and clear next steps may find her style useful. Jennifer offers sessions in English and works from an Indiana practice. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How Jennifer uses structured approaches in online work
Jennifer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that keep problems going and then test alternative responses. CBT often focuses on specific situations and practical steps to change thinking and behavior.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and encourage action toward them, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. ACT helps people commit to meaningful behavior rather than getting stuck on changing every feeling first.
Client-centered methods are used to keep the focus on what the person wants to work on. This approach emphasizes listening and adjusting the pace and goals based on each person's preferences.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Jennifer will discuss how these methods fit the client's concerns, goals, and daily life, and then try approaches or exercises to see what helps. She gauges progress and shifts focus as needed rather than sticking to a single plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow short check-ins when needed. They also allow using real-life examples from home or work during sessions without requiring travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured. She focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different behavioral responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and operates from Indiana-based practice locations.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.