Andria Howard

Compassionate, practical support for emotional well-being

LPC-MHSP Tennessee

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Andria

Andria Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identities, drawing on a strengths-based stance that honors each person as the expert on their own life. Andria emphasizes collaboration and empowerment as clients explore practical ways to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Her work reflects a blend of evidence-informed methods, and she aims to tailor interventions to what fits each individual. In community mental health settings she has supported clients through loss, trauma, and ongoing emotional challenges, and she integrates a respectful, client-centered perspective with skill-building tools.

Andria welcomes questions about scheduling and makes an effort to accommodate different rhythms of life while supporting clients through change and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care

Andria commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and validating the client's experience so the person feels supported while exploring goals and values.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when appropriate, teaching concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced between sessions. Together, these approaches offer both reflective support and hands-on tools, and Andria works collaboratively with each client to determine which combination best fits their needs and goals.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. This range of formats makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or other responsibilities, and it allows clients to access therapeutic strategies and support from wherever they are located in Tennessee.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Andria help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues, as well as a range of related challenges such as family problems and eating-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice emphasizes a client-centered, strengths-based stance while drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address specific patterns and symptoms.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working in community mental health settings and related clinical environments.

Where is she licensed and what is her credential?

Andria is licensed in Tennessee as an LPC-MHSP with the license designation TN LPC-MHSP 7140.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended 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 issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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 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

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English