- Strengths based
- Action oriented
- Warm and direct
About Jennifer
Jennifer Howard is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and challenges from trauma or abuse. She focuses on family-related concerns and offers practical support for communication problems, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
She believes people know their own story and brings a respectful, listening-first approach to sessions. Jennifer emphasizes strengths and practical steps so clients can try small changes between meetings. Her style centers on understanding each person's goals and building on what already works.
Jennifer uses techniques from Client-Centered Therapy alongside tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices. She adapts those methods to what a person needs, combining reflective listening with action-oriented skills when useful.
With six years of experience and an Indiana LMHC credential, she aims to create a calm, focused space for people to talk through painful patterns and find clearer choices. She supports people dealing with abandonment and attachment concerns, codependency, guilt and shame, and issues tied to family of origin.
Sessions tend to focus on what the person wants to change next. Jennifer helps set concrete, manageable steps and checks in about progress over time. People who prefer an empathic, down-to-earth approach may find her style a good fit.
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, acceptance, and building on a persons own strengths; it helps people who need a supportive space to make sense of their feelings and goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small, values-based actions even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will work with each person to identify which mix of listening, values work, and skill practice feels most useful. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on progress and preferences.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and reduce time spent traveling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let people choose a slower paced conversation with mindfulness and reflective listening. Ask about formats during scheduling to match the sessions to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, trauma and family-related issues. Additional focuses include attachment, codependency, caregiver strain, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach centers on listening first and building on a person's strengths. She mixes empathetic, client-centered listening with practical steps and skills work.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LMHC credential and has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. Her work emphasizes client strengths and gradual change.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Indiana as an LMHC and practices with that state credential. Sessions are provided from her Indiana practice.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when you begin the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and lets you choose a time.
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