Queena Howard, LCPC

Queena Howard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 21 years of clinical experience helping people address depression, anxiety, stress, anger, grief, substance use, and a range of mood and relationship concerns. She blends practical skill-building with compassionate support to help clients move forward from difficult life circumstances while honoring past losses and challenges.

Her practice includes individual therapy and couples counseling for adults across the lifespan, and she has worked with diverse populations including families, couples, and older adults. Queena draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques to create treatment plans that emphasize concrete coping strategies, motivation for change, and present-moment awareness. Her approach is described by colleagues and clients as calm, empathetic, and insightful, which supports progress on complex issues such as addiction, trauma, bipolar and depressive disorders, parenting and family conflicts, intimacy concerns, and caregiving stress.

Known for meeting clients where they are, Queena encourages courageous next steps toward recovery and wellness while tailoring care to each person’s goals and circumstances. She practices in Illinois and holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Queena uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative method that supports a person’s own motivation to change behaviors such as substance use or health-related habits. Mindfulness Therapy is used to cultivate present-moment awareness and self-compassion, which can reduce reactivity to difficult emotions and improve coping in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Queena works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so care remains responsive and focused on meaningful progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited mobility. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own communities and fit therapy into their daily lives with more convenience and continuity.