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I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 20 years of experience helping clients with a diverse set of concerns including depression, anxiety, career issues, stress management, substance abuse, work-life balance and bereavement. I believe in a collaborative approach to help clients identify their internal strengths and external resources and to develop tools to not only meet life's challenges, but to thrive despite them. I combine evidenced-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based and solution-focused schools of thought to target troubling symptoms as we work jointly to improve your functioning and overall quality of life.
In your first meeting with me, we will discuss what prompted you to seek counseling, your personal history and current situation along with any symptoms you may be experiencing so that we can lay the foundation to work effectively as a team to establish your treatment goals and to develop a concrete plan for achieving them. This setting is a safe place for personal expression, stabilization and growth. Counseling with me can either be short-term to get help for a personal crisis or longer-term to promote lasting change. I look forward to our productive work together!
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sex addiction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Howard is my choice because he not only listens but he brings out your best hidden inside your subsconscious mind which influences one's actions and feelings.
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
Howard is a great listener, empathetic, and provides numerous resources to further therapeutic goals.
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Howard is a fantastic listener. He is an excellent "guide", and points me in the direction of finding help.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Helpful
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Howard has been immensely valuable to me on my journey to a better self!
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
He has been there when I needed him without judgement.
Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Howard has been a great help to me. I've had therapy before, but Howard is the first one to provide me with real tools, documents and material that supports my goals to improve my mental health. He's also available after 5PM, which is great for my work schedule.
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Howard has helped me more than I can ever thank him for. He helps me reach my goals and helps me to better understand things.
Written on Aug 12, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Howard is truly exceptional. Finding a therapist can be difficult but Howard genuinely listens to concerns with a fair and unbiased approach. He consistently checks in and is open to change in direction and various methodologies and therapeutic approach. If it weren't for Howard and his dedication to helping me find resources for my panic/anxiety and checking in, I would not have made the progress I have. I would highly recommend Howard, he is truly one of a kind.
Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Howard is awesome!
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Howard is a wonderful therapist! He is very knowledgeable, understanding, and provides great tools and insight to help me with my problems. Every week I learn something new, and have noticed improvements in just a few weeks of working with him. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a therapist!
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
He has been nothing but kind and caring. Remembering my issues and giving me extremely helpful ways to cope with them.
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
5 star - listens, provides worksheets and helps you move forward. Highly recommend!
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Have had two sessions with so far and Howard is easy to talk to and very helpful and knowledgeable. Still have a long way to go!
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
The way Howard listens, responds and guides me leads me to take steps to acheive my goals. I look forward to meet each week and find the changes I've made have moved me forward with confidence. This is the third time I've returned to seek Howard's advice. I am all the better set for the journey because of him.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 1 year and 7 months
Howard is very educated and professional i highly recommend
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd
Howard is a great therapist!
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coaching
He has given me many ways of dealing with my emotions I hadn’t thought of. I find myself thinking over what triggers me & if it’s really something I need to change
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
A great help with answers to every question and an understanding of topics that I need to discuss.
Written on Sep 11, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Howard has been instrumental in assisting me through coming to terms with the realities of my mental health. I’m grateful for everything he has done for me.
Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks
i don’t have the time right now but i definitely will write a review. so far i am very happy to be working with howard. he is truly helping me.
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Howard’s great. Very intuitive without being pushy. He’s ready to listen and work on what’s important for YOU.
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
Howard is amazing! I've had numerous therapists in the past but he is one of the better ones for sure. He's very attentive and compassionate but he's also realistic and doesn't try to sugar coat things that need to be said. He's very respectful and genuinely seems like he wants to help me work through my problems, which is something i've struggled to find with other therapists. He provides great insight and makes it known that i can reach out to him whenever I need someone to talk to. He also doesn't rush to end our sessions right at the 45 minute mark, which makes me feel like he's not just doing this for a paycheck, so i feel like i can confide in him more. Overall Howard has been an amazing therapist, I would highly recommend him if you're looking for someone who is serious about helping you through whatever issues you may be having.
Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
This is my first time ever participating in therapy (at 58-years-old.). I've been working with Howard for a few weeks now, and I'm completely enjoying our interaction. He's kind and calm, and is a great listener. I'm happy with how I'm feeling so far and look forward to more sessions with Howard.
Written on Jul 28, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Howard has been very professional and understanding. I would recommend anyone interested in therapy try better help.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Howard is the best therapist in the world. He is intelligent and wise but also very in touch with how young people think and communicate. He never judges and always encourages me to make my own decisions.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I have been counseled by Howard for a year now and continue to look forward to our sessions. He is amazing at keeping me focused on my goals and aspirations with both therapy and life. Thank you for always being there!
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
We have only met once so far, but I am very impressed with Howard's professionalism and approach as a therapist getting to know about me.
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Howard has helped me tremendously since I've started working with him. He makes me feel heard and understood. Howard listens carefully and can always be counted on to give an insightful and caring response. I know that Howard is always there if I need his help and I always feel comfortable talking to him.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Howard’s a great counselor response great to my needs in are conversations great feed back and help towards my goals into my recovery for a better future.
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder
He is the man
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Very nice man. Listens very intently and tries his best to understand and work with your situation.
Written on Jun 28, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Dr. Hansell has a great way of pinpointing issues, and offering efficient solutions
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and career difficulties
Extremely helpful and insightful.
Written on Jun 19, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Howard is the counsel that I was hoping to find through better help.
His attentive, receptive, and warm presence compliments his thoughtful responses. His counsel is easy to digest, but he knows when to back it up with theory.
I generally use the video session feature for our meetings, but my occasional messages have always been responded to promptly, and I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out in a crisis.
Grateful
Written on Jun 06, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and career difficulties
He is a great listener and is very educated in the field of CBT. He has provided a lot of strategies that have helped me improve my life
Written on May 07, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Howard was incredibly knowledgable and empathetic. When I wanted structure, he provided it. When I needed to just talk, he listened. I feel night and day from when I started, and I owe it to him.
Written on May 06, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Howard is very understanding and a great listener. He always checks in on my goals and homework to hold me accountable. He has given me valuable tools, self- discovery worksheets and helps me see the positive in all situations. I'm grateful for his help!
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I was hesitant about doing counseling but I'm glad I joined. I immediately felt comfortable talking to Howard and I've definitely made progress toward my goals.
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Howard understands me! He has the ability to softly help me extract issues that i want to talk about but sometimes can’t. Amazing skill he has! Howard also keeps me accountable for things such as homework, and goals! I am thankful i was matched with Howard!
Written on Mar 05, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd
we’ve only chatted a few times over the live chat and I feel comfortable opening up and am validated in my feelings, and also knowing he has a way to help me to cope and heal. I look forward to continuing my growth. Thanks Howard!
Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
My sessions with Howard have been very helpful so far and have provided some much needed perspective. I look forward to continuing to work towards my goal with him
Written on Jan 11, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Mr Hansell was extremely professional and non-judgemental, which made me feel comfortable enough to share all of my thoughts and feelings.
He put the patient before himself and was very flexible on scheduling my session.
I would surely recommend him as a competent counselor.
Written on Jun 29, 2020 after therapy with Howard for 5 days on issues concerning addictions
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