Judi Howard

Judi Howard, LMHC, has been dedicated to providing compassionate therapy to individuals and couples since 1990. With a genuine commitment to her clients, she enjoys working with both children and adults facing various concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, marital struggles, and behavioral issues. Judi employs an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing a diverse range of techniques and strategies that promote positive outcomes aligned with each client's unique goals. She expertly teaches relaxation and stress reduction techniques that clients can integrate into their daily lives. Her extensive training and experience inform her tailored approach to each client's situation. Specializing in the treatment of PTSD and trauma, Judi utilizes EMDR to effectively address both past and recent trauma, grief, and anxiety, including traumatic memories arising from traffic accidents and invasive medical procedures in infants and children. These challenging experiences often lead to fear and avoidance behaviors, which she skillfully works to alleviate. Her therapeutic toolkit includes approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Narrative therapy, and Expressive therapies to address a wide array of client symptoms. For children, her therapy often incorporates art therapy and imaginative play, along with guidance for parents to recommend effective strategies to manage and correct undesirable or oppositional behaviors.