Andria Howard, LPC-MHSP

Andria Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) based in Tennessee. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns. Andria speaks plainly and works with each person to find practical steps they can try between sessions.

She believes people know their own stories and that therapy is a place to build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on listening, identifying patterns that cause distress, and trying small changes that make daily life easier. The tone is supportive and straightforward rather than full of jargon.

Andria uses methods from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior approaches, EMDR, and mindfulness. She chooses techniques to fit each person’s needs and comfort level rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Her background includes five years of professional work in community mental health settings. That experience includes helping people cope with trauma and abuse, complex grief, and the added stress that health or life transitions can bring. She also has experience with issues related to aging, autism, blended family concerns, and communication struggles.

Starting therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. Andria emphasizes collaboration - she and the person seeking help decide together what goals to set and which steps to take next.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and helping a person feel understood. It is useful when someone needs a calm space to sort through feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit their needs. Together they can adjust methods over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from multiple locations. Some formats may work better for short check-ins while others let someone use exercises that benefit from face-to-face video. Ask about available options when scheduling to find what fits best for daily life.