- Years in practice
- 16
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Howard
Dr. Howard Chusid is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of clinical experience based in Florida. He focuses on practical help for people facing relationship and parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles with sleep, anger, or self-esteem.
He also addresses addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, and workplace or career-related strain. He favors straightforward, goal-focused conversations rather than long lectures. Sessions often emphasize clear steps and small changes that can be tried between meetings.
Background and approach
He draws on a mix of evidence-based techniques to suit each person’s needs and preferences. Before moving into counseling, he gained varied life and professional experience including work with medically ill patients and leadership roles in large organizations. That background informs a practical, results-oriented style and an ability to talk about everyday stresses like money, caregiving burdens, and job difficulties.
People come to him for help with family and parenting concerns, divorce and separation challenges, and the ripple effects of chronic illness or caregiving. He also supports those dealing with post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, impulsivity, and problems related to intimacy. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients.
He provides therapy by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing for flexible scheduling and different ways to connect.
What Howard works with
Everything Howard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Howard helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Impulsivity
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Dr. Chusid draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Solution-Focused approaches emphasize identifying small, achievable goals and building on what already works; this can be useful for parenting challenges, relationship strain, and career decisions.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they bring. Early sessions often focus on immediate concerns and a plan for a few concrete steps to try at home or work.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more accessible. Video is helpful for conversations that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or when written reflection feels more comfortable. These options support flexible scheduling and different ways of working toward goals.
Questions people ask about Howard
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including relationship strain, parenting and family matters, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and anger problems, bipolar symptoms, and workplace stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes clear steps and short-term changes. Sessions are conversational and tailored to the person rather than following a single rigid method.
What is his professional background?
He brings 16 years of experience and a varied background that includes work with medically ill patients and leadership roles in large organizations. That experience shapes a pragmatic approach to common life stresses.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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