Stephanie Howard, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Stephanie Howard
Her career spans a range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, schools, and community-based non-profits and clinics. Those varied experiences inform a pragmatic, strengths-based, client-focused approach to care that centers on each person’s unique goals and circumstances.
Clinically, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic techniques and tailors interventions to the needs presented in therapy. Her clinical interests include stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges, and she applies sensitivity and respect when addressing these concerns.
Stephanie emphasizes collaboration in creating treatment plans and adapts her dialogue and methods to match each client’s preferences and priorities. She approaches the therapeutic process with compassion and a commitment to empowering individuals as they pursue meaningful change and greater well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephanie Howard have?
Stephanie Howard has 17 years of professional experience in the field of mental health.
Is Stephanie Howard a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 27501.
In which languages does Stephanie Howard provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Stephanie Howard located?
Stephanie Howard is located in California.
How can I work with Stephanie Howard as my therapist?
Work with Stephanie Howard can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stephanie Howard work with international clients?
Stephanie Howard does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephanie Howard cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Interested individuals should click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, many clients find that remote therapy can be comparable to traditional in-person sessions in terms of usefulness and practical outcomes.One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with a therapist in the format that best suits their needs and schedule - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options often makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life or to access care from a preferred location.
Therapists offering remote care are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to switch to a different therapist if a different fit is desired. For those weighing whether online therapy is appropriate, considering factors such as communication preferences, scheduling needs, and the nature of the concerns to be addressed can help determine the best path forward.