Jennifer Howard, LMHC

Jennifer Howard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with six years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Jennifer draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person - combining evidence-based strategies with a warm, collaborative approach.

She approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own life and brings strengths that can support meaningful change. Jennifer creates a space where clients can explore patterns related to attachment, codependency, communication, and caregiver stress while building skills to manage intense emotions and improve daily functioning. Her work also addresses concerns such as abandonment, family of origin issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or lack of purpose.

Jennifer emphasizes practical tools and compassionate support to help clients move toward clearer goals and greater resilience. Whether the focus is improving coping with anxiety, processing trauma, or strengthening family relationships, she partners with clients to identify priorities and develop a plan aligned with their values and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Jennifer draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT can be especially useful for anxiety, low motivation, and finding direction during life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers concrete skills for managing symptoms of depression and anxiety and for improving daily functioning and mood.

Finally, Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps build self-awareness, confidence, and a stronger therapeutic alliance that supports long-term change.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jennifer is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the format that feels most helpful for making steady progress.