- Family and grief
- Trauma recovery
- Adoption and foster care
About Theresa
Theresa Howard is an LPC licensed in Texas who brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with family struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. She also supports people facing grief, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit concerns.
Theresa believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the work. She aims to create a space where people can make sense of painful events and build practical ways to cope. Her background includes work with older adults and with foster children and foster families, offering support around the complicated emotions those situations can bring.
In sessions she centers the client’s goals and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide change. Theresa helps people identify small, realistic steps that add up to better daily functioning and greater emotional balance. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try different responses.
Theresa also offers support for people processing the suicide of a loved one, and for those navigating family problems tied to aging or placement in care. Her approach is respectful and direct, focused on what will help a person feel steadier and more able to cope.
For someone looking for clear, down-to-earth help with life’s hard moments, Theresa combines practical problem solving with steady encouragement. She works collaboratively and emphasizes strengths throughout the process.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Theresa works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful patterns and practice new ways of responding to stress and relationships. This kind of work is useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship strain because it focuses on concrete skills you can use day to day.Another approach emphasizes processing difficult events and building coping strategies after trauma or loss. It supports people who are grieving or recovering from abuse by helping them name painful experiences and learn ways to manage strong emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is done collaboratively. Theresa will discuss your goals, preferences, and daily life to choose techniques that fit you. She checks in regularly and adapts the work as needs change so that sessions stay practical and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often use virtual sessions to continue progress between in-person meetings, but please verify how this therapist delivers care before scheduling.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Theresa address in therapy?
She works with people on family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps you can take. She centers the client’s goals and helps identify patterns and alternative responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience in counseling and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.