Dr. Howard Chusid, LMHC

Dr. Howard Chusid brings nine years of clinical experience working with clients across the lifespan, from children to older adults. He concentrates on mood and attention concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADD and ADHD, as well as feelings of loneliness. His practice also addresses family and civil mediation matters, including divorce and healthcare or medical arbitration, and he supports children whose parents are struggling to find stability. In addition, he has experience working with veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and who face post-traumatic stress and related challenges.

On the career side, Dr. Chusid provides career counseling and assessment to help people clarify their goals and next steps. He favors Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while drawing on an eclectic, conversational approach that adapts techniques to each person. He emphasizes personal agency - the idea that lasting change comes from within - and aims to guide clients toward skills they can use independently.

Dr. Chusid holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and denotes professional training in mental health assessment and treatment. His background includes work with physically ill patients and leadership experience running multimillion-dollar companies and overseeing more than 300 employees and associated families. He combines professional breadth with personal experience as a family member and pet owner, and he brings genuine enthusiasm to his work.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Dr. Howard Chusid frequently uses Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his practice. Solution Focused Therapy is a brief, goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify practical steps toward specific changes and build on existing strengths; it is often useful for relationship challenges, career decisions, and short-term problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people recognize and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Chusid works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques accordingly, combining methods when appropriate so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic barriers. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still focusing on effective, evidence-based work.