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Richelle Howard MA, LPC
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Hi! I’m Richelle! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and, since receiving my Master of Science in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in 2014, I’ve worked within school and private practice settings with individuals, families, children and adolescents, teens, and adults in the areas of depression, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, family dynamics, coping skills, life/career transition, grief, stress management, work-life balance, and relationship issues.
While my work is often spontaneous, improvisational, and tailored to the specific needs, strengths, and desires of my clients, much of what I do is consistently informed by and primarily grounded in being a client-centered therapist.
When it comes to providing therapy for my clients, I believe in the power of relationship building. Plain and simple. I take great joy in my ability to be very laid back, very personable, warm, and empathetic. This allows many of my clients to feel seen and heard in ways that support their personal journey of growth. I see therapy as a catalyst towards self-awareness, healing, peace, and self-empowerment. The process may be challenging at times, but with the right support, it can be life-changing. As one who has benefited from therapy in my own life, it’s an honor to come alongside my clients as they navigate their own life experiences.
My goal for you in therapy is to experience the beauty of healing and newness despite the challenging life experiences that you may invite into our session time. In the face of trauma, difficulties, challenges, and life just happening–I am a firm believer that you can experience newness, restoration, and healing as you create a new narrative for your life and I’m simply here to journey alongside you to show that this can be possible.
Much of my therapeutic style is pulled from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused/Strength-Based Therapy to assist in helping you identify the root cause of your challenges and guiding you towards peace and strength for the journey ahead. While my faith is pivotal to my belief system and I accept the invitation to incorporate faith within our work together, I am also a firm believer that regardless of your belief system, you can have full access to therapeutic support that brings about an alleviation of pain and enhances your emotional wellness.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband, Chris and our three children. I’m also an avid lover of baking, professional binge watcher of true crime documentaries, and love reading and journaling. If you have questions or feel like we could be a good fit, please feel free to email me so we can discuss next steps in regards to your healing journey.