Emily Reed Howard

Emily Reed Howard is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist, holding an LICSW and EdM, who specializes in working with adults facing various challenges, including mood disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions. She is passionate about creating nurturing relationships that foster growth and learning, believing that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is a fundamental aspect of a beneficial counseling experience. Emily approaches her work with compassion and curiosity, skillfully guiding individuals through their unique challenges while helping them uncover their strengths and resources for meaningful change. Embracing a diverse clientele, she welcomes individuals from various racial, cultural, class, and gender backgrounds. Her practice emphasizes a creative and tailored healing process that caters to each client’s specific needs, using a variety of therapeutic frameworks including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Emily is known for her active, down-to-earth, and intuitive style, encouraging clients to engage in honest self-reflection to identify what contributes to their healing journey. Her expertise also extends to supporting clients dealing with trauma, self-esteem issues, and body image challenges, while offering guidance for those interested in psychedelic preparation, harm reduction, and post-trip integration without the provision of medicine or referrals.