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Online therapist

Una Howard

Supportive counselor focused on everyday struggles

Credentials
LPC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Una

Una Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with five years of experience. She focuses on common life struggles such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth.

She aims to meet each person where they are and tailor conversations to their needs. Una keeps sessions practical and straightforward. She listens closely, helps sort through priorities, and works with clients to set small, achievable steps.

Background and approach

Conversations are paced to the person - some people prefer direct problem-solving while others need more space to process feelings. She helps people cope with losses, handle daily stress, and build confidence over time. Issues related to identity and LGBT concerns are within her stated focus.

She also addresses topics such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, body image, and blended family tensions. Una adapts the plan as progress is made. She balances empathy with practical strategies so clients leave with concrete tools they can use between sessions.

Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and focused on real-life change. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, chat, or text messaging. For those ready to begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their routine.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Una uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the person. One common approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm and build daily routines. Another approach emphasizes processing grief and loss through guided conversation and gradual exposure to difficult feelings, helping people make sense of what they’ve been through and find ways to move forward.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk about your goals, try methods that fit your rhythm, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This collaborative process lets clients test tools and keep the methods that work for them.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let conversations feel close to in-person meetings. Phone sessions remove the need for video. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter touchpoints and ongoing support between longer appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a family schedule or a workday while keeping continuity of care with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and LGBT issues. She also lists a variety of related areas such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, body image, and domestic violence.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and empathetic. She listens, helps set small goals, and offers tools clients can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a counselor in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas as TX LPC 87823.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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