Andria Howard, LPC-MHSP

Andria Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider in Tennessee. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identity. She offers a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels hard and build practical coping skills.

Andria believes clients know their own stories and brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps that fit into daily life. She encourages people to notice what is already helping and to build on those strengths.

Her background includes five years working in a community mental health setting. That work involved supporting people facing loss, trauma, and difficult transitions. She has experience with a broad range of concerns including aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, cancer, and communication problems.

Andria uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. These include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques. She listens first, then suggests tools and exercises to try between sessions.

The therapy experience is conversational and practical. Andria helps people set realistic goals and checks in on progress. She encourages questions and adapts methods so the work remains useful and manageable.

How Andria Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist creates space for people to tell their story and identifies strengths to build on. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful, collaborative tone and practical problem solving.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, then tests small behavior changes. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching steps to shift unhelpful thinking and habits.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques are useful for people who want concrete tools to tolerate distress and improve communication.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then choose or combine methods that fit. That collaborative planning continues as progress is checked and methods are adjusted.

Confirm current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. People often find that remote appointments let them work on skills between sessions and keep momentum during life transitions.