Jennifer Howard, LMHC

Jennifer Howard is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, and life changes such as midlife crisis. Jennifer speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She believes each person knows their story best. Sessions center on the client's goals and strengths. Jennifer encourages small, steady changes and uses straightforward tools to build confidence and reduce overwhelm.

Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Jennifer uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try different responses. She weaves in mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness and emotional regulation.

Client-centered work guides the pace and focus of sessions, so people set priorities and feel heard. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and acceptance and commitment techniques are used when they fit a client's needs, especially for managing intense emotions or clarifying values.

Jennifer holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC, and has six years of professional experience in the field. She practices in Indiana and conducts sessions in English. To start, she asks people to identify a few goals and then chooses strategies that match those aims.

How Jennifer’s Approaches Translate Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can be useful for life purpose work, midlife questions, and dealing with chronic worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It tends to be hands-on and works well for stress, low mood, and problem-solving. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's priorities and experience, giving space for people to set the pace and topics for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they pick methods to try, and they adjust those approaches as progress unfolds to fit needs and comfort.

If you plan to work online, confirm the specific session options before booking. Jennifer uses therapeutic tools that adapt well to remote conversations, such as guided mindfulness exercises, CBT worksheets, and values-focused exercises. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits everyday life. Ask about session logistics and how particular techniques will be used in remote sessions.