Renita Howard
Welcome! I'm Renita Howard, a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find greater well-being. With a deep passion for mental health, I've spent the past 8 years working with clients from diverse backgrounds to foster growth, healing, and resilience.
My ability to connect with clients on a deep emotional level fosters trust and encourages vulnerability, allowing them to explore their feelings and experiences openly.
I hold a Masters of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, where I developed a solid foundation in various therapeutic modalities.
First session
When we begin working together, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and valued. The intake process starts with an initial session focused on understanding your needs, goals, and challenges. We’ll explore your unique story, identify areas of concern, and collaboratively develop a plan tailored to your specific goals. During this session, I’ll also answer any questions you have about therapy to help you feel comfortable with the process.
Strengths
I prioritize creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and understood. My ability to connect with clients on a deep emotional level fosters trust and encourages vulnerability, allowing them to explore their feelings and experiences openly.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who is ready to invest in their mental health, develop greater self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change. I work well with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, emotional difficulties, or major life transitions. My ideal clients are open to exploring unhealthy patterns, strengthening emotional resilience, establishing healthy boundaries, and developing effective coping strategies. Whether they are athletes managing performance pressure, professionals balancing personal and career demands, or individuals navigating life’s uncertainties, I aim to provide a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free space where they feel empowered to heal, grow, and become the best version of themselves.
Ongoing work together
Our ongoing work together will be a collaborative, personalized process focused on building self-awareness, strengthening emotional resilience, and developing practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. Sessions will provide a safe, supportive space to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while identifying patterns that may be affecting overall well-being. Together, we will establish meaningful goals, develop healthy coping strategies, and work toward sustainable, positive change. Clients will recognize progress through improved emotional regulation, increased confidence, healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and the ability to manage stress more effectively. Progress may also look like responding to challenges differently, recognizing personal strengths, and feeling more empowered to make decisions aligned with their values. Throughout our work, we will regularly revisit goals, celebrate growth, and adjust our approach to ensure therapy continues to meet each client’s evolving needs.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a cornerstone of my therapeutic approach because it is goal-oriented, collaborative, and highly effective in helping clients address maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
My training in SFT has equipped me with the skills to focus on clients' strengths, resources, and future aspirations rather than dwelling on past problems. I have used SFT effectively with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of challenges, including relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
My training in PCT has emphasized the importance of fostering a therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how creating a safe, nonjudgmental space allows clients to explore their experiences and move toward personal growth.
Location
Virtual sessions