Liana Howard, M.S., LPC

• B.A., Criminal Justice, Monmouth University
• M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Monmouth University

• Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, No. 90057

My goal when working with individuals is to create a safe, supportive, and open environment for individuals to share their experiences and/or speak about the things that are truly bothersome and perpetual. I am passionate about engaging individuals in a journey of self-acceptance and growth, while utilizing a combination of different therapeutic approaches, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness. Much of my education and career experience has been rooted in dual-diagnosis or co-morbid therapeutic relationships. I approach therapy from a person-centered perspective to access and process the emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and all things human that make an individual unique. I strive to assist individuals in overcoming personal challenges, identifying goals, and in working toward improving their overall wellbeing based on individual needs.

I find the concepts of diversity, inclusion, and social justice to be important because of their ability to build upon each other and collectively change the world. When all of these aspects work together and we acknowledge the importance of the differences between us, it is only then that we are able to work toward changing social norms and creating aspects of society that are focused on humanity, rather than inhumanity and segregation. I acknowledge and foster the importance of the multiple dimensions that shape our identity, experiences, and connections.