Barbara Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (510) 545-4329
Sometimes, the stress of daily life can exhaust our ability to cope. A child struggling in school, family conflicts, traumatic events, major life transitions, the loss of a loved one, friend, or pet, financial and/or medical issues, pregnancy and the birth of a child—all of these experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and defeated. From experience and research, we know that stressful experiences--sudden or chronic--can lead to feelings of disconnection, sadness, anxiety, low self-esteem, and conflict within ourselves and with our friends and loved ones.
If you or your child are struggling and you’ve decided to try therapy, I invite you to give me a call. Together, we can explore difficult thoughts and feelings, solve problems, and heal from painful experiences. I’m passionate about helping children, families, and individuals to develop a greater sense of well-being.
I have training and experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches--play therapy, Filial Therapy, expressive arts, sand tray, EMDR, and mindfulness, as well as "talk" therapy. Through conversation, collaboration, creative exploration, and play, we can work through the “road blocks” that keep you or your child from living life more fully and joyfully.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Barbara Howell now - (510) 545-4329
Let's Connect (510) 545-4329
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Barbara Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (510) 545-4329
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 86611 Barbara Howell
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended JFK University, Graduated 2011
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy 2018
- Certificate from CA Association of Marriage Family Therapists 98286 / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Barbara Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 545-4329
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Maternal Mental Health, Prenatal and Postpartum
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- pet loss/grief support
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Barbara Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 545-4329
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Filial Therapy
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Barbara Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 545-4329
Location
Nearby Areas
Barbara Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (510) 545-4329