Andria Howard, LPC-MHSP - Therapist in Tennessee

Stress and anxiety
Family of origin
CBT and DBT methods

About Andria

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

Her style centers on listening and working from the client’s own goals. She uses client-centered methods to help people name what matters and build on their strengths. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and on DBT skills to manage strong emotions.

In sessions she offers clear, practical tools alongside space to talk things through. That can mean breaking down worries into small steps, practicing new ways to respond to conflict, or using grounding techniques for overwhelming memories. EMDR and mindfulness approaches are part of her toolkit when appropriate.

She has experience in community mental health settings and has helped people cope with loss, trauma, and the stresses linked to identity and life transitions. She describes clients as the experts on their stories and focuses on building practical skills that fit everyday life.

People who are looking to change patterns that trace back to their family of origin often find the work is about noticing repeated roles, expectations, and responses. Sessions aim to make those patterns more understandable and more manageable in day-to-day relationships.

How therapeutic approaches are used online

Client-centered therapy focuses on what the client wants to address. The therapist listens, reflects what matters to the person, and helps set practical goals that fit daily life. This approach supports people who want to change patterns that began in childhood or family settings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework to practice between meetings. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stressful reactions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for regulating emotions and improving communication. Online DBT-style work can focus on short skills coaching, distress-tolerance practices, and step-by-step behavior change for strong emotions or relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as needs change. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to try first and how to track progress.

Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session types before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and makes it easier to attend without travel. The focus is on making therapeutic work practical and manageable for everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCommitment issues Communication 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 Jealousy Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issues Young 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 concerns does she help with?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ-related concerns. Family of origin and family problems are also listed focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes the person’s own goals and strengths. She combines this with practical skills from CBT and DBT.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes community mental health work.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credential LPC-MHSP and is licensed in Tennessee. Sessions are provided from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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