Licensed Professional Counselor
Certifications and/or training: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I graduated from Houston Independent School District and completed my bachelor’s degree at the University of Houston-Downtown. My master’s with the University of Houston-Victoria. I have been honored to work in mental health for 7 years. During my tenure, I have worked with individuals suffering from grief, bereavement, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, you name it; I have most likely seen it. Although working through these areas with individuals has been rewarding, the most incredible moments have been celebrating clients’ small victories during recovery. I have enjoyed witnessing the growth and seeing change through providing person-centered therapy.
When you join me in therapy, you will find yourself surrounded by compassion, empathy, courage, motivation, humor, and strength to work through this voyage we call life. My motto states, “We are all one situation away from needing someone,” and I approach my practice with this in mind. I, too, have experienced grief and loss; therefore, I am aware of the feelings and emotions one may encounter while still trying to maintain a healthy life. The task can become overwhelming, which is where my empathy, patience, and motivation will assist with lessening the burden of your loss. It will not go away, but we can learn to accept it and continue living.
As we embark on this journey to greater happiness, I will provide you with the tools necessary to develop a new mindset with confidence in yourself going into the future. There will be moments of fear and sadness while working through the past. However, we will approach any obstacle or barrier as a team. Throughout my time as a therapist, I pride myself in tackling every challenge as an opportunity to provide a new experience, a learning experience unique to myself and the client. I will provide patience and compassion in our therapeutic relationship while prompting and challenging you to be the best self you can imagine.
When scheduling an appointment, please ask for Tashawn D. Howard.