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Marian Howard

MA LMHC LMHC5710
Credentials
MA LMHC LMHC5710
NPI Number
1184886020
Location
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Marian Howard
20 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Marian Howard

As a licensed therapist in Massachusetts , I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with empathy and evidence-based strategies.

I specialize in working with addictions, older adults and those experiencing social isolation, relationship difficulties, and personal transformation. My approach focuses on building self-love, improving communication skills, and addressing underlying patterns of guilt, shame, and emotional control.

Drawing from extensive training in trauma-informed care, I help clients heal from past experiences, manage panic symptoms, and develop resilience through collaborative, strength-based therapeutic techniques. My goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their inner world, reconnect with their inherent worth, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.

Licenses

LMHC
LMHC5710

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Languages

  • English

7 Reviews

“Marian is professional, compassionate, and provides a safe, nurturing space with great feedback tailored to my needs and goals. I can’t recommend her enough!”

“She’s simply the best!”

“Dr. Howard is compassionate, supportive and consistently provides me with tools to grow and evolve one day at a time. I am so grateful to be working with a true professional.”

“Marian listens and is always offering concrete ways to take steps toward my goals. Super easy to talk to , relatable, and has plenty of knowledge. Highly<br /> Recommend !”

“She’s great.”

“Marian is extremely helpful and compassionate. She is knowledgeable and always provides feedback and support in a way that is easy to understand and implement into my daily life. I can honestly say for the first time in my life that I now look forward to therapy sessions! 10/10 would highly recommend Marian if you’re considering getting into therapy.”

“easy to talk to. down to earth and relatable”

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