Andria Howard, LPC-MHSP - Therapist in Tennessee

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
CBT and mindfulness

About Andria

Andria Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee with five years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Andria centers the person's own knowledge of their life. She treats the client as the expert on their story and helps them build on strengths they already have. Sessions typically focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, and on managing overwhelming moments so that daily life feels more navigable.

Her background includes work in community mental health settings where she supported people with a wide range of challenges. That experience shaped how she approaches crises, grief, and trauma, and helped her learn concrete tools for emotional regulation and coping.

Andria uses several well-known approaches including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. She tends to blend these tools to match what each person wants to work on, explaining options in plain language and checking in about what is most helpful.

People often come to her when they feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. She encourages clear, manageable goals and practical skills. To start, she asks a few questions about current concerns and scheduling needs, then works with the person to set an initial plan.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can clarify what matters most. It helps people who feel unsure about the next steps by centering their priorities and experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions CBT can be used to try short, practical experiments and to develop coping strategies for anxiety or low mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating emotion and improving communication. It can be helpful for people who need tools to manage intense reactions or to stick with plans when things get hard.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help the client decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or removing the need to be on camera for every meeting. These practical benefits help people keep consistent appointments and apply new skills in day-to-day situations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus a range of related life challenges.

How does she approach feeling stuck?

She uses a mix of client-centered conversation and practical tools such as CBT or DBT skills to help people identify next steps and cope with difficult moments.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of professional experience, including work in community mental health settings supporting people through crises and loss.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) licensed in Tennessee.

Can I work with her if I live outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.