Dr. Christine Howard Licensed Psychologist

Through my warm and non-judgmental approach, I can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will talk about how your past has affected you. We will identify underlying beliefs and patterns that might be contributing to your current difficulties, and we will work on addressing and changing unhelpful beliefs and patterns. I will also help you learn strategies for coping with uncomfortable feelings and challenging situations. Therapy can also help you identify and change any relationship patterns that are no longer working for you and improve communication with the important people in your life.

Success in therapy can look like: - Feeling happier, calmer, and more content. - Having stronger relationships and better social support. - Becoming more resilient and better at coping with life’s challenges. - Creating a more meaningful and balanced life based on who you are and what you want.

The first step in starting therapy is an intake session. During this 75-minute session, we will talk about your story, and I will start to understand the challenges you are having. We will talk about your goals for therapy and your life. Together, we will develop a plan for treating your immediate concerns and achieving your long-term goals. If we both feel that I am the right therapist for you, we will schedule follow-up therapy sessions.

• Virginia, Licensed Psychologist, 0810004757

I earned my doctoral degree (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology from George Washington University in 2012. During my pre-doctoral training, I provided therapy and psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults in various clinical settings, including community mental health centers, private outpatient clinics, and a college counseling center. During my post-doctoral training, I provided psychological evaluations for children in Washington, D.C. public charter schools. I evaluated students with suspected learning, attention, and emotional difficulties and worked with the schools to develop appropriate 504 plans and IEPs. I have provided therapy and psychological evaluations for clients in Virginia since 2013.