Dr. Janette Allred Howarth is a dedicated counselor with a PhD and extensive qualifications, including LCPC and LMHP credentials. She specializes in working with teens, adults, and elders dealing with borderline personality disorder (BPD), mood disorders, and relationship issues. Dr. Howarth's professional interests include personality and mood disorders, with a particular emphasis on the impact of psychological trauma and addiction. She understands the importance of professionals being well-equipped to address these challenges, which often stem from complex mental health factors. Dr. Howarth excels at identifying the root causes of negative emotional reactivity and examining the motivational aspects of impulsive behaviors. By fostering healthy life skills, she guides her clients through their difficulties with compassion. With over four years of direct training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy under Dr. Marsha Linehan—who pioneered research in this vital therapeutic approach—Dr. Howarth is well-versed in treating personality disorders. She earned her PhD from Seattle Pacific University (SPU) in 2005. As an active member of her Christian faith, she brings a profound sense of empathy to her practice born from her own life experiences. Dr. Howarth believes that despite life’s challenges, with support from a spiritual source and guidance from trained professionals, individuals can achieve peace, calm, and a fulfilling life.