Emily Howard, MA, INHC, LMFT.
A safe, non-judgmental space to explore, understand, and practice being yourself.
My own experience with depression and anxiety led me to this work and I'm grateful for the path that brought me here.
Therapy has been a space for me to experience an affirming and nonjudgmental relationship with another human being- where I can practice being myself. I want to offer that opportunity to you, a place to practice being yourself.
It's challenging, but the reward has been a growing ability to live my life with awareness and acceptance without depression and anxiety hijacking my contact with this weird and beautiful world.
I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Purchase, a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and an integrative health counseling certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I interned at the Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center, and was an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at The Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center. I have been in private practice since 2015. You can find my musings on Facebook, and Instagram.
I HELP WITH
Depression & Anxiety
I help people whose feelings of sadness and worry are sometimes overwhelming.
We work on getting to a place where these feelings no longer hijack you from your everyday life.
Anger
I help people explore and discover the source of their anger.
We work on skills to help you place it appropriately in your life.
Social Justice
I help people who feel a sense of helplessness in the face of injustices.
We work on coming to terms with these inequities.
Visible & Non-visible Disability
I help people who feel alienated because of a physical, cognitive, or other disability.
Body Image
I help people who are dissatisfied with their relationship to their physical self.
We work on achieving the changes that are possible, and learning to love and celebrate individuality.
I have a particular focus on helping women dealing with hair loss, including private appointments at my salon, Moxie Parlour. For Groups and community on this topic please also see Moxieparlour.com
Gender & Sexuality
I help people who have an unsettled relationship to their gender identity and/or sexuality.
We work on self-awareness, acceptance, and wholeness.
Feelings of Otherness
I help people whose relationships to other people are limited by a sense of distance and alienation.
We work on finding ways back in to a feeling of connectedness.
Couples, Partnerships, Siblings
I work with people who are struggling with communication. I help find a third language to bridge the gaps to connection with others.
Past, Ongoing, and New Groups
Women experiencing hairloss, alopecia, or trichotillomania group process. Practices and tools to gain self acceptance. Groups are held virtually on Zoom. More here- MoxieParlour.com
please contact me for more group dates and details
Post-Graduate Training
I hold an eclectic therapeutic perspective- and draw from many psychological theories and modalities depending on the interests and goals of each client. My particular passions involve parts work, attachment theory, group psychotherapy, somatics (mind/body), and art/music therapy.
In addition to my MA in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and my California Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure, I have done advanced training in the following:
Internal Family Systems Level One Certification
Institute for Integrative Nutrition Program Integrative Health Coaching Certification
ACT Bootcamp (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Gestalt Theory Of Change Certificate (Russel V. Jensen)
Bay Area Gestalt Institute Group Training (Srini Katragadda)
The Psychotherapy Institute Year Long Group Psychotherapy Training Program Certification
Levels 1 and 2 Improv For Therapists Training
Cognitive Processing Therapy Certificate (PESI)
Mastering The Unified Protocol Training (PESI)
Hakomi Essential Skills Level 1 and 2.
Affiliations
CAMFT California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Therapists (CA and SF)
AGPA American Groups Psychotherapy Association
NCGPA Northern California Group Psychotherapy Association
GRATEFUL HEART Holistic Therapy Center Alum
RATES
$190+ per 50 minute session
$250+ for couples 60 minute session
$250+ for extended or conjoint sessions
ONLINE THERAPY/TELE-HEALTH AND IN PERSON SESSIONS AVAILABLE
I accept cash/credit and offer invoice/super-bill for insurance submission
I offer reduced rate appointments by request when available. In order to prioritize those in need, I ask that clients consider privilege when requesting sliding scale
Notice to clients and prospective clients:
Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises
CONTACT
To schedule an appointment, phone consultation, or just ask a question, please contact me below.
I try to respond to all inquiries within one business day.